Wednesday, April 29, 2009

From Larry Wampler
Results from Pee Wee, s A-Town CCO

The picture is of the Top 3 Winner and their handmade trophies on Sunday!

Saturday- 4-25th
Chili - 29 Cooks
1. Nancy Hewlett Murphy, TX Q
2. Paul Seastrunk Garland, TX
3. Pat Langley Garland, TX
4. David Sexton Dallas, TX
5. Shirley Sexton Dallas, TX
6. Laura Cosby Dallas, TX
7. Rex Jones Dallas,TX
8. Morris Moss Garland, TX
9. Larry Wampler Terrell, TX
10.Ron Baker Ennis, TX

Show
1. Firehouse Chili-Cheryl Wells Terrell, TX
2. A-Town Hippie-Johnny Goolsby Terrell, TX
3. Dream Cather--TJ Friedel

Beans 7 Cooks
1. Morris Moss
2. Tina Barnes
3. Larry Wampler

Sunday-4-26th See picture above.
Chili -17 Cooks
1. Judy Russell Shreveport, LA
2. Larry Russell Shreveport, LA
3. Eric Williams Terrell, TX
4. Ron Baker Ennis, TX
5. Jodie Watt Royse, TX
6. Andy Kirkham Terrell, TX
7. Rex Jones Dallas, TX
8. Glen Horne Shreveport, LA
9. Sam Roberts Arlington, TX
10.Kelly Patman Terrell, TX 1st time CASI Cook

Show
1. A-Town Hippie--Johnny Goolsby Terrell, TX
2. Fire House Chili--Cheryl Wells Terrell, TX
3. POP's SHOW Team--Eric Williams Terrell, TX

I want to thank, Dani Medlin, Ken Rodd and Roger Foltz for their help with the judging tables, and too all the Cooks that found they way out to the CCO.



From Paul Vercontaire:







From Carrie Kinnison:
HOWDY...................looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend for The 38th Annual Highland Lakes Chili Pod CCO "HOWDY-ROO". Will be getting the park ready on Thursday.....then in the afternoon we have been asked, by the Chamber, to welcome and help serve chili to about 100 Purple Heart Soldiers and their families. Golf on Friday, call Doc if you have questions on golf, registration is from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., cooks party at 7 p.m. and music by Nigel and Lynn Delgado. This year our cooks meal will be Mexican Cruisine. Pod members are asked to bring horsdoeuveres or deserts for the cooks party. Saturday evening pot luck an hour or so after announcements. Sunday is Backbone Creek CCO so plan on staying over and get more POINTS!

Drive safely and we'll see you IN THE PARK!

From Chip Welsh:
Note the change in Venue
May 23, 2009: The 7th Annual Keystone State Pod Cookoff at York, PA is once again being held in conjunction with the York Jaycees annual chili cookoff at a new location, Sovereign Bank Stadium at Brooks Robinson Plaza at 50 Arch St. Bringing plenty of throw down chili is strongly encouraged, this event can draw a large crowd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Keystone State Pod. Contact Chip Welsh 717-309-8303 chip@redlionspicyfoods.com.

Janice Reports:

On Monday, I told you about a CCO that Concho Valley Chili Pod is having this weekend in the Ghost Town of Sherwood, TX. Will on Monday Cliff and I drove out to the Court House. It is easy to find. Take Highway 67 from either direction and about a mile east of Mertzon there is a sign that say Highway 72. There is only one direction that you can turn. Take it and go about 1 ½ miles and there you are. There is plenty of room with minimum electrical hookups (110). It has a great covered area for judging. There will be Arts and Crafts and a lot of fun. Come join us!

NOTE:
The draft CASI Financial Report was emailed to the Great Peppers last night. Contact your Great Pepper for information

CCO's for this Week

May 2, 2009-001 - Marble Falls, TX CASI. Highland Lakes Pod 38th Howdy-Roo CCO. Ya'll Come to Highland Lakes Chili Pod 38th Annual Howdy-Roo held in Johnson Park. CASI chili $20 turn-in 2 pm; Beans $10 (50% payback) turn-in Noon; Business Chili $20 turn-in 2 pm.Chicken $20 turn-in 1 pm, spare ribs $20 turn-in 2:30pm; brisket $20 turn- in 3:30pm All Bar-B-Q $50. (BBQ 60/40 Payback) Friday Golf Tournament (Cook's only) Contact Doc @ 830/693-5502. We will have Concession, Raffle & Silent Auction along with Vendors. Cook's party Friday night followed by entertainment. Sat night Potluck dinner followed by Fun & games. Info: contact Tom Cook 512/769-0679 or rross @nctv.com. See Sunday Backbone CCO also. Looking forward to seeing you in Marble Falls!!

May 2, 2009-002 - Binghamton, NY CASI. New York State Chili Championship. Held at Binghamton University Campus, Events Center parking lot. University is located on Route 434 in Vestal, NY. Entry fee: $25 day of cookoff, $20 if paid by May 1. (University students $15 day of cookoff, $10 if paid by May 1.)Make checks payable to Empire State POD. Turn in 2 PM. Open chili championship with cash prize, salsa competition, raffles and live entertainment. Presented by Sodexho Campus Services. Contact Rocky Rockwell at rockr323@aol.com (585-704-0239). Additional information will be posted at: NYSChili.com All meat must be USDA approved and receipt may be required. Cookoff benefit Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). Automatic qualifier for TICC.

May 2, 2009-003 - Burlington, IA CASI. Three-I Regional Open Championship Held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 2727 Mount Pleasant St. Burlington IA 52601 Benefits Diabetes Research Center in Iowa City, Iowa Turn in time: 2:00 PM Fee: $25 Make checks payable to: Diabetes Research Center. Contact: Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-365-2944 or Greg Martin 319-752-9683 No special meat. No registration deadline Plan to stayng overnight for the day after cook off (Iowa Chili Pod Chili Cook Off) same site.

May 2, 2009-004 - Tyler, TX CASI. American Legion Post #12 CCO Held at American Legion Road, Tyler,off Loop 323 ESE. Limited RV Camping - no hook ups. Must reserve. American Legion Charities. Beans 50/50 - $5.00. CASI & People's Choice $20.00. Please bring extra chili for tasting. Beans turn in: 12:00 Noon. CASI Chili turn in: 1:00 PM. People's Choice Ballots turn in: 2:00 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make check payable to American Legion. Contact Mike Rose 903-593- 9751.

May 2, 2009-005 - Dallas, TX CASI. Fourth Annual American Legion Post 453 Chili Cookoff, 2755 Bachman Dr., Dallas, TX 75220. 214-358- 2934, CASI entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM, American Legion Division turn-in 1 PM, Jackpot beans entry fee $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Doris Coats 972-254-5920. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 453 and mail to ALCCO, 1645 Priscilla Ln., Irving, TX 75061

May 2, 2009-006 - Sherwood, TX CASI. Sherwood Arts and Crafts Festival This is a 1 day CCO. Held at Sherwood Court House. Take highway 67 toward Mertzon until you reach highway 72. Take it 1 mile. Benefits the Sherwood Court House Restoration. RV Parking available, Dry Camping . Jackpot Beans Turn in at 1200 Noon, Entry Fee $5. Chili Turn in at 2:00 PM Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Entry fees payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be an Arts and Crafts Fair. There will also be other entertainment. There will be something for every member of your family. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

May 2, 2009-007 - Fayetteville, AR CASI. 16th Annual Occasional Springfest Held on W Dickkson Street, exact location to be determined by Festi val committee-call for directions. Benefits Kara McConnell Brain Tumor Fund. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Kara McConnell. Contact Joe Giles 12576 Hwy 170 Farmington AR 72730. 479-267-2655, 479-236-6125. We won't tell you what kind of meat to use if you won't tell us what kind of beer to drink.

May 2, 2009-008 - Denton, TX CASI. Denton Elks Lodge CCO. Held at 228 E Oak St. Denton TX 940-387-8124. Benefits Lodge Charities. Make checks payable to Denton Elks Lodge. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Breakfast for cooks, Billy Roy & One Man Band after judging. Contact Delora Goin, 61 Hillside Ln, Valley View TX 76272. 940-230- 3238, 940-665-1676. deloragoin@ hotmail.com.

May 2, 2009-009 - Lewisville, TX CASI. 4th Annual Red Hilliard Memorial Chili Cook Off. Benefits Veterans Relief Fund. VFW Post #9168, 997 E Hwy 121 (Business). Limited RV parking. Karaoke Friday night. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in: Beans- Noon, Chili-1 PM. Entry fee: Chili-$18, Jackpot Beans-$5, Jr Chili entry free, turn-in 2 PM. goody bags to 1st 25 entries, payable to VFW / Veterans Relief. Info: Mary & Earl Sanders 940-321- 2706 or Post 972-436-5256

May 2, 2009-010 - Buffalo, TX CASI. Buffalo Spring Fest Chili Cookoff. Held at Shelley Pate Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. This cookoff is held in conjunction with a fiddlers contest and other events. No hookups at the park. Contact Martin Housler 903-388- 8517. Email: martin@matugo.com

May 2, 2009-011 - Lake Charles, LA CASI. 1st Annual Southwest Louisiana Chili Cookoff. Held at Old Cash & Carry Bldg. Corner of Enterprise Blvd. & Broas St. Benefits the Calcasieu Women's Shelter. Entry Fee: 25. Make Advanced Checks Payable To Briant Smith. Turn-In Time for Judging: 1:00 pm. There will be an "Anything Goes" chili cookoff for those not wishing to compete in the sanctioned event. Judging after the CASI judging. For Information Contact: Briant Smith 1317 East Ford St. Lake Charles, LA 70601. E-Mail capbee@ hotmail.com. 337-721-1967 Ground Meat Only. On Advertising Probation. Not Sanctioned

May 3, 2009-001 - Marble Falls, TX CASI. Backbone Creek CCO. Held in Johnson Park. Day after HLP 38th Howdy-Roo. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits HLP local charity. Make check payable Highland Lakes Chili Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Tom Cook 512- 769-0679. moss@nctv.com.

May 3, 2009-002 - Burlington, IA CASI. Iowa Chili Pod Cookoff. Held at Fraternal Order of Eagles Club 2727 Mount Pleasant St. Benefits Iowa Chili Pod charities Make checks payable to: Iowa Chili Pod Turn in time: 12:00 PM (Noon) Fee: $18. Contact: Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave. NW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 319- 365-2944. Chili Grind Only. No preregistration deadline. Cook chili the day before at the 3-I open same site.
May 3, 2009-003 - Arma, KS CASI. Blessing Of The The Bikes 2009 Held St Joseph Catholic Church. Approximately 10 miles North of Pittsburg, just off 69 Highway. Benefits the Alan Stafford Scholarship Fund. Entry fee - $20.00 Turn-in 1 PM. Contact Paul Mendicki (H)620-231-7854 (C) 620- 249-7807 mendicki@cox.net or Steve Shepherd (H)620-347-8429 C 620-249-2101 sshepherd1@ckt.net