Local Ravens Roost Is Ready For Some Football

Get ready for some football!
Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 Open House
Ravens vs. Jets
Monday Night Football

SALISBURY, MD – Calling all football fans!
See the much anticipated kickoff of the Baltimore Ravens 2010 Pro Football Season with the Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 in Salisbury.

This two-year-old fan based organization promotes professional football in Baltimore, specifically the Baltimore Ravens.

Their "remote stadium" is located at The Elks Lodge #817, 417 Churchill Ave. in Salisbury, MD. Every game is open to the public. Fans do not have to be an Elks member to join the fun with the Ravens Roost. A separate entrance is at the rear of the Elks Lodge that is very clearly marked on game day.

On Monday Sept. 13, join the Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 for an open house for anyone interested in becoming a member, or if you are just curious, stop by and root for the Ravens as they take on the New York Jets.

Tailgating begins at 6 p.m. and will last until the game starts at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to wear your Ravens gear!! M&T Bank will be on hand with plenty of Ravens stuff, and the Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 will play several games to add to the fun. Come on out and meet the group!

Besides football, the Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 also supports local charities through volunteering and fundraising.

“Our fundraising efforts include participating in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park. What a blast we had,” said Bob Weber, president of the Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 and District Manager with Rommel Holding, Inc., Ace Hardware Division. “It was blizzard conditions and we were in the Chesapeake Bay freezing but it was all for Special Olympics of Maryland. Our roost was able to contribute over $2,200 to the Special Olympics!”

In addition, members volunteered as bell ringers for the local Salvation Army during the holidays.

Throughout the off season, roost participants are busy with the logistics of setting up its partnership with the Elks Lodge as a roost.

The organization also completed an agreement with the Salvation Army Youth Football Program to manage and operate their concession stand for all home games. Members will be at each game cooking and selling food at the concession stand. Through this process, the roost will generate funds that directly benefit the youth program.

In addition to getting together to watch the Ravens games, the roost meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. All members are welcome to attend. This meeting is also held at the Elks Lodge. They also try to have at least one party a month at different members’ homes to catch up and enjoy the camaraderie formed through the organization.

“We are a fun loving group of Baltimore Ravens fans!! Come out on September 13th to our Open House to see what we are all about,” added Weber.

To become a member, first year dues are $40. Membership applications will be available at the Monday Night Football event.

Contact the Salisbury Ravens Roost #107 via e-mail at salisburyravensroost@yahoo.com. Visit www.ravensroost107.com for more information.