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  • Welcome to our newest Roost #4 members:  A big Roost #4 welcome goes out to our newest members inducted at our June 23rd meeting - Amy & Phil Stevens.  A big Roost #4 welcome also goes out to our member inducted at our May 21st meeting - Jim Wolfe!  Rookies, rookies, rookies won't you kiss our $&%!!!  Welcome aboard!


  • Roost #4 Membership Drive: Roost #4 is holding a membership drive between now and our August 25th meeting.  Our membership is hovering around 70 right now and we'd like to boost it back up to around 100 before the start of the Ravens regular season.

     

    The Roost #4 member that recruits the most new members (inducted on or before the August 25th meeting) will get a free ride on annual dues for the 2009 fiscal year!  The VP of Membership is not eligible to win ... so c'mon, everyone get out there and recruit some new blood!

     


  • Roost #4 Hole Sponsor Drive: Roost #4 is holding a hole sponsor drive between now and July 5th.  Our Roost #4 11th Annual Golf Tournament is Saturday, July 12th, at Hollow Creek Golf Club.  We make a great deal of our money on the tournament through the sale of "hole sponsorships" to local businesses, friends, etc...  Hole sponsorships go for $50 for 1 hole or $75 for 2 holesClick here for a Registration / Hole Sponsor Form.

     

    The Roost #4 member that sells the most hole sponsorships before July 5th will get a free ride on annual dues for the 2009 fiscal year! 

     


  • Roost #4 July birthdays:  Happy birthday wishes are in order this month for: Mary Lorfing (7/11), George 'Buzzy' Suter (7/18), Amy Lakis (7/27), and Bob Caldwell (7/31)!  Happy birthday all!!!


  • Roost #4 to "Adopt-a-Highway"!: Roost #4 voted to adopt a stretch of highway at their July 23, 2007 meeting.  The section of highway we are now responsible for is Frederick Road between Oella Avenue near the horse farm to The Trolley Stop at the river.  For more information on the Adopt-a-Highway program, go to Roost #4 Adopt-a-Highway

     

    Pictures from Past Roost #4 Adopt-a-Highway Efforts

     

    Print an Adopt-a-Highway Participation Agreement

     

    We just completed a clean-up on Saturday, June 28th.  Thanks to all that helped-out!!!  The next clean-up will be late August or early September.  Stay tuned!  Contact Denise for more information or to volunteer!

     


  • Roost #4 2007 Donation to the Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation: Joel Hampshire, Director of Charitable Contributions for Ravens Roost #4, presented a $1000 check to Darlene Kean of  The Believe In Tomorrow National Children's Foundation at the Roost #4 October 22nd meeting at Jilly's of Ellicott City.

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    Sorry for the fuzzy picture - the webmaster was just returning from the Buffalo Road Trip and forgot to bring the real camera - so the cell phone had to do!

     


  • Roost #4 2006 Donation to the Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation: Joel Hampshire, Director of Charitable Contributions for Ravens Roost #4, presented a $1000 check to Lindsay Thomas of  The Believe In Tomorrow National Children's Foundation at the Roost #4 May 22nd meeting at the Judge's Bench.  Their mission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for critically ill children and their families through three unique programs.  Serving over 38,000 children each year, they have become a national leader in pediatric support services that help to ease pain, reduce loneliness and bring joy to children throughout their treatment process.
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  • Roost #4 Donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Maryland Chapter: Joel Hampshire, Director of Charitable Contributions for Ravens Roost #4, presented a $1000 check to Sharon Dodge, a member of the Board of Directors for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Maryland Chapter at the Roost #4 April 24th meeting at the Judge's Bench.  The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.  The Maryland Chapter offers vital programs and services to the more than 5,000 Marylanders living with MS. Here are a couple of pictures of the presentation to Sharon (Click on Thumbnail for Larger View):

     

           

     

    Read more about Sharon Dodge and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

     


  • Roost #4 Donation to Animal Advocates of Howard County: Joel Hampshire, Director of Charitable Contributions for Ravens Roost #4, presented a $1000 check to Ann Selnick of Animal Advocates of Howard County at the Roost #4 March 27th meeting at the Judge's Bench.  Remember to consider adoption as your first option when looking for a new pet!  Here are a few pictures of the presentation to Ann (Click on Thumbnail for Larger View):

     

                   

     


  • Ravens Roost #4 2007 Season Ticket Raffle:  Roost #4 recently sold raffle tickets for two 2007 Ravens season tickets for $5.  The drawing was held at our July 23rd meeting.  All proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets for the Ravens season tickets benefit the Ravens Roost #4 "Formula 4 Success" Scholarship FundMore information on the Roost #4 Ravens Season Ticket RaffleCongratulations to 2007 raffle winner - Michael Lamb!

     


  • Ravens Roost #4 Ticket Exchange:  If you have Ravens tickets to sell or trade (face value only!) or are in search of Ravens tickets, check-out our new Ravens Roost #4 Ticket Exchange!

     


  • Council of Ravens Roosts "BigGoGriller" Now Available:  The Council of Ravens Roosts is now taking orders for these unique tailgating grills. Price is $200.00 and includes shipping. Not shown are the detachable legs so that you can remove the grill from the truck and use it elsewhere. This is a charcoal grill only - propane is not an option. The grill comes with the Council of Ravens Roost logo on it.  Pictures below (click on thumbnail for larger view):

                           

    Link for more details on the BigGoGriller      Link to BigGoGriller Order Form


  • Roost #4 Business-to-Business Directory:  We plan on adding a new page to our Roost #4 website for advertising Ravens Roost #4 members' business-to-business offerings.  If you perform a service that you would like to share with our membership, please forward the information (name, business name, services, special deals, contact information) to Roost #4 Business2Business and we'll post your information for free.  Go to Roost #4 Business-to-Business Directory!

     


  • e-mail Accounts Now Available to Members on www.ravensroost4.com:  If you are a Ravens Roost #4 member and would like to establish an e-mail account on our ravensroost4.com domain, contact the Webmaster.  The new accounts will be formatted like: "yourname@ravensroost4.com".

     


  • New and Improved Council of Ravens Roosts Website:  The Council of Ravens Roosts has a new and improved website!  Check them out at: http://www.councilrr.com/Index.aspx!

     


  • Ain't nothin' but somethin' to do!

     


  • But we could be...CHOPPIN' BROCCOLI!!!