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Great American Harley Davidson Raffle
Presented by the Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts

Harley Davidson of Maryland generously donates a new Harley Davidson motorcycle annually to SOMD, which is used to conduct a raffle.  The 2005 raffle is being coordinated by the Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts.  All proceeds benefit SOMD.  Click here for the official Harley Raffle flier. 

2005 Raffle Bike - FXSTI Softtail Standard, Red.  Cost is $20 - limit of 2,500 tickets will be sold.  Call 410-789-6677 x115 to purchase your ticket today!
Drawing:  September 24,  2005 - Harley Davidson of Maryland, Elkridge

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World's Largest Truck Convoy
September 24, 2005
Location:  TBD
For more information, contact Betsy Jiron at 410-789-6677 x115 or bjiron@somd.org

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Big Bats Open
September, 2005 (TBD)
Easton Club - Easton, Maryland
Registration @ 9 a.m. - Shotgun Start @ 11 a.m.

Cost is $170 per player or $850 per fivesome.  Enjoy a day of the wackiest, wildest fairways follies around!  Tons of great contests, prizes, and hospitality on the course.  Come early to hit the driving range and enjoy a Bloody Mary.  And don't forget about the silent/live auction during the awards banquet, immediately following the round.  All in all, a day you simply don't want to miss!

For more information, or to request a registration form/brochure, please call 410-789-6677 x115 or e-mail bjiron@somd.org

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2005 Kangaroo Treasure Hunt
Saturday, October 9, 2005
Harley Davidson of Maryland - Elkridge, MD
Enjoy a fabulous day of riding and the chance to win tons of great prizes at the 2nd annual Kangaroo Treasure Hunt, presented by Long & Foster-The McIntire Team.  To register or for more information contact Betsy Jiron at 410-789-6677 x115 or bjiron@somd.org.

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Outback Steakhouse Charity Golf Classic
Tuesday, October 11 - Queenstown Harbor Golf Links

A day of golf held at Queenstown Harbor Golf, with Outback food overflowing on every green.  Silent and live auctions, great prizes and an awards banquet accompanies this golfer’s delight, with auction proceeds benefiting SOMD.

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The MSP Southern Maryland Shiver in the River
Saturday, December 3, 2005
Register beginning at noon; Shiver at 2 p.m.

The Shiver is the first of three events that make up the MSP “Winter Water Series”.  Participants will raise a minimum of $50 in pledges to jump into the Potomac River at Gilligan's Restaurant in the frosty month of December.  All proceeds benefit SOMD and participants receive an official Shiver sweatshirt, Gilligan's lunch, and of course, a nice Shiver in the River.

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Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge
January 28, 2006
Register at 11 a.m.; Plunge at 2 p.m.

There’s nothing like taking the “plunge” into the Chesapeake Bay in late January.  Thousands of plungers brave the chilly Bay waters at Sandy Point State Park to complete the second part of the MSP “Winter Water Series”.  Plungers raise a minimum of $50 in pledges and receive a Plunge sweatshirt, Big Bats Cafe lunch, group color photo, and a cool dip in the Bay.

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  Wisp Tubes of Fire Mountain Reggae Fest presented by Bear Claw Snow Tube Park and Long & Foster Realtors
Friday, February 24, 2006 - 6 p.m. to midnight

Beat the winter blues and kick of SOMD's Mountain Madness Weekend by tubin’ and groovin’ at Wisp Deep Creek Mountain Resort.  Hosted by Bear Claw Snow-tubing Park at Wisp, this is an evening full of snow-tubing, live reggae music by Mama Jama, food and drink.  All proceeds benefit SOMD.  Admission is $29, which includes 6 hours of tubing,  live music and meal.

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Maryland State Police Deep Creek Dunk presented by Uno Chicago Bar & Grill
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Register at noon; Dunk at 2 p.m.

The MSP Deep Creek Dunk wraps up the season-long MSP “Winter Water Series”.  Hundreds of die-hards take the brisk dip into Deep Creek Lake at the end of February to raise funds for the athletes of SOMD.  Dunkers raise a minimum of $50 in pledges and receive an official Dunk sweatshirt, Uno’s Chicago Bar & Grill lunch, and definitely, a dunk in the Lake.

To register and/or request a brochure, visit www.somd.org (click the Winter Water Series logo) or call 800-541-7544 x503 (MD only) or 410-290-7611 x503.   

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Allegany Co. Sheriff’s Office Train Pull 

Saturday, July 9, 2005 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Western Maryland Scenic Railway
Take your chance to tug on a piece of history, by pulling a steam locomotive across the iron rails of Cumberland’s Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.  The competitor is a Baldwin 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive, which weighs in excess of 500,000 pounds…yes, that’ right…over 250 tons!  Teams compete for the fastest pull and the lowest team weight pull.  All participants receive a Train Pull t-shirt and team photo with the locomotive.

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Maryland Strongest Cop/Correctional Officer/Firefigher Contest
August 14, 2005
Location and Time TBA

Who will win the title of strongest cop/correctional officer/firefighter?  Enter the 2nd annual event and find out!  For more information contact Betsy Jiron at 410-789-6677 x115 or bjiron@somd.org.

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MD Division of Correction Commissioner’s Invitational Tug of War   

Maryland House of Correction, Jessup, MD
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 8:30 a.m. start

“The Ultimate Power Struggle” is what you get at the annual Commissioner’s Tug of War Games held in Jessup. This action-packed event includes a Fun Run and "Instant Winner Walk" for the MD Torch Run.  Team registration is $300.

For more information or to register your team, call 410-789-6677 x115.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run Relay and the “Final Leg”

Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17 - Statewide
Final Leg - Friday, June 17 - Time & Exact Location TBD - Towson, MD

More than 2,000 law enforcement officers throughout Maryland will run hundreds of miles to escort the Flame of Hope to Towson University for the start of SOMD Summer Games.  The Flame travels from all four corners of the state to arrive for the Final Leg.

For information on any of the four individual relay legs or the Final Leg, contact Betsy Jiron at 410-789-6677 x115 or at bjiron@somd.org

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Oxford Cardboard Boat Race 
Oxford, MD
June 25, 2005 - The Strand; Races begin at 11 a.m.

This hilarious attempt to make cardboard float feature’s a child’s race, funny and fast boat races, and the most anticipated race of the day, the Battle of the Brave.  Boats are available to rent or buy, or make your own.  Presented by Boat Bums, International, this fun event takes place at the Strand in Oxford MD, with all proceeds benefiting SOMD.  For more information, contact Betsy Jiron at 410-789-6677 x115 or bjiron@somd.org

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Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival
May 21-22, 2005
Sandy Point State Park

Enjoy two days of great blues at scenic Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD.  Music is from 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday.  Tickets start at $40 for a one-day pass ($50 after April 1st).  For all the details, visit www.bayblues.org.  A portion of the proceeds benefit SOMD.