About

The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts is the trading name of the Council of Colts Corrals. The first Corral formed in 1957. As fan support for the Baltimore Colts grew so did the number of Corrals. These dedicated fans showed undying love for the team and the players. They showed their love by supporting the charitable work of the team and the players. They showed their civic pride by taking on causes in their communities, trying to make life better for everyone. Along the way they formed lasting friendships and expanded their families. They celebrated as the Colts won two NFL Championships in the 50s and Super Bowl V in ’71. By the 80’s the number of Corrals exceeded 35. Then, a former owner, whose name will not be mentioned here, took our beloved team to the Midwest. Hearts were broken but, much like the Colts’ Band, the Corrals lived on.

The USFL brought professional football back to Baltimore for a short time, and while the Baltimore Stars were in town the Council of Colts Corrals supported them. We celebrated their USFL Championship, the second team from Baltimore to win a professional football title. When this league folded, the Corrals jumped in to support the efforts of Boogie Wineglass and several others to “Give Baltimore the Ball.”

In the early 90’s the Council of Colts Corrals showed their support for the local team by cheering on the Baltimore CFL Colts/Stallions, including celebrating their CFL Championship. They were the third team from Baltimore to win a professional football title and the only US team to win a Grey Cup.

Art Modell

 Art Modell answered the prayers of thousands of Baltimore football fans by bringing the NFL back to Baltimore in 1996. The Corrals became Roosts and applications for Council membership began pouring in. Once again the group that started in 1957 supported the team, the players, and their charitable endeavors. And once again we celebrated a championship as the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV, becoming the fourth team from Baltimore to win a professional football championship.

"Fun"raising

The Council’s main fundraiser is a huge bull and oyster roast held each year after the football season ends. Food, music, dancing, games, a silent auction, and raffles fill the evening. Everything a Baltimore football fan would enjoy. Roost members from Maryland, Delaware,Pennsylvania, and Virginia gather together for a night of fun!

Competition

The Council hold its annual convention in in Ocean City the weekend after Memorial Day. The Roosts and their guests, numbering over 2,000 gather to participate in a parade that stretches for ten blocks along Baltimore Avenue. The street is lined four or five deep and hotel balconies are overflowing to see each Roost’s parade entry. Each year the theme for the Convention changes and each year the floats get better and better. Following the parade are games of friendly competition at the Castle in the Sand hotel. A weekend full of events to give everyone that attends a memory that will last forever.

Charitable Support

The Council has been a regular supporter of Believe in Tomorrow and the Sports Legends Museum. Each year we recognize one Ravens player as our Unsung Hero and make a donation to his charity. We have become a Community Partner of Special Olympics Maryland by raising over $150,000 per year for them through the Polar Bear Plunge and the Deep Creek Dunk.