From Dave Hewlett:
Gil Hewlett had a left carotid artery surgery this morning, Thursday July 30. He is doing good and all went OK with no problems. Just one more zipper added to his collection.
It's Friday and the weekend is upon us. I hope each of you have a chance to cook chili and promote CASI! Remember the motto: "Chili, Charity, and Fun."
We are in the middle of MO and finally it is not raining!!! We drove through rain all day yesterday. Please continue to send me the information for the blog. I will be posting each day.
May the Chili God bless you this weekend!!!!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
There is not any news today, so this will be short. I will just remind everyone if you have not made reservations for the Great Pepper's Meeting, it is time to do so. The registration is due to Patsy Childress now. Your Pod report is due to me no later than Aug 15.
NOTE: Any Referee or Great Pepper who is planning or will plan to be at the Balloon Feast in Albuquerque, NM on the 3rd weekend in Oct and would be willing to referee and assist in a CCO, please contact me. There is a promoter that wants to have a CCO as part of the Fiesta and so far I have not found a referee available for that weekend.
Remember to enter your Pod Newsletter in the Newsletter Contest. For extra information, contact Roger Foltz.
We are in the middle of OK and we will head to for MO today. Of course it is raining! Enough for today! Have a Great Day!
NOTE: Any Referee or Great Pepper who is planning or will plan to be at the Balloon Feast in Albuquerque, NM on the 3rd weekend in Oct and would be willing to referee and assist in a CCO, please contact me. There is a promoter that wants to have a CCO as part of the Fiesta and so far I have not found a referee available for that weekend.
Remember to enter your Pod Newsletter in the Newsletter Contest. For extra information, contact Roger Foltz.
We are in the middle of OK and we will head to for MO today. Of course it is raining! Enough for today! Have a Great Day!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
From Sue and John Caffey:
Dear Chili Family,
We cannot possibly express in words, the outpouring of love that has been received since the passing of John's son, John Alan Caffey, on Sunday 26, 2009. We wish to thank you for your many calls, emails, and love, (and hugs from the ones still at Lone Star Carefree.) I know there are many of you who did not know Alan, but John and I thank you for all of this and it is endearing to us have that much love given back.
Alan will be cremated per his wishes. The family will have a private graveside service. There will possibly be a Memorial service later. Those wishing, please send your Memorials to CASI Scholarship Fund. Papa and I will continue to roll on knowing that everywhere we go, some of you will be there to hug us, love us, and make sure we are all right. That is the bestest Bouquet in the world. Please no flowers and no food. When you see us at the next cook off, we will drink a toast with our Papa. A very special thanks to the Caring Carefree Staff for their kindnesses. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA. Mama Sue
From Charimaine Rogers:
I would like to let everyone know that I have not gone to England. If I had gone you all would have known, especially the folks we saw in Austin at Lone Star RV. Sorry for the scare but someone thinks its really funny to jack around with people. It has been reported to the necessary people. DO NOT answer any e-mails from chilimom50@hotmail.com any longer it will not be me. I will have a new e-mail in the future.
Thank you
Charmaine Rogers
NOTE: There was an email that was circulated yesterday that said that Charmaine was in England and needed money. Please do not respond to this email. As you see above, it is not really from her.
Here is the Flyer for the Spring Creek CCO.
Gil Hewlett is having surgery today. Please addd Gil to your prayer list.
Posted on the web page in the Resource Center is our first attempt of a document containing Board of Director's Job Descriptions. It is located under the Miscellaneous It is titled CASI Director Candidate Form - CASI Director Job Descriptions. If you click on the CASI Director Job Descriptions, it will take you to that document. Hopefully this will give you an information concerning the duties of each of the Board of Director's positions.
Remember that the deadline for applying as a candidate for the board is Aug 15. What is a Director's responsibility you might ask! Here is the basic job of a Director:
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations of a CASI Director
1. You must be computer literate and Internet access is required.
2. You will be expected to have access to email and respond when interaction among Board members is required.
3. Attend all Board Meetings and Workshops:
a. Winter meeting – workshop typically Saturday of 4th weekend in January followed by Sunday Board Meeting
b. Summer meeting – typically Saturday of the 4th weekend in June
c. Great Peppers Meeting – weekend immediately following Labor Day
d. TICC meetings – As needed while on site
e. Special meetings – if called
4. TICC – arrive by Monday noon or earlier if your duty assignment calls for it.
a. At TICC, one must work their duties and is always on call.
b. If going offsite when it does not conflict with one’s specified duties, notification must be given to the President or Vice-President.
5. Accept and perform all duties for any office to which you are elected, to any committee appointed or any other functions assigned to you.
6. Read and respond to email and other communications among the Board, practically on a daily basis.
7. Act in the best interest of CASI. Promote and represent CASI throughout your term.
8. Attend CASI chili cookoffs throughout the year, when practical.
As you can see from the above description, it is a GREAT JOB and we need YOU!
As of yesterday, I have processed 28 Annual Reports. Most of them have been complete. The only issue that I have encountered on any of the reports is making sure all of your Officers (which includes your referees) must have their dues paid through 09/30/2010. Please keep the reports coming in. Thank you to each of you who have already sent me your report.
It is Wednesday and time to post this week's CCO
Aug 1, 2009-001 - San Antonio, TX CASI. 10 Annual Aces Pod Cookoff. At Bexar Bowling Club, East of San Antonio, off IH-10, exit Trainer Hale Rd. Drive 1.5 miles and take left on Bexar Bowling Lane. Cook off is on left. Friday night Cooks Party- Shrimp Boil. Saturday night pot luck. pod will furnish meat. Entry fee $20, CASI turn-in 2 pm, entry both days $35. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Fire department and local entry fee $15, turn-in 1 pm. Jack pot beans $10 entry fee,12 pm turn-in, dry beans only, 60/40 split. First Jalapeno Cook Off, Open rules $5 entry fee, turn-in 12 pm, 100% payback.. Dry camping, no hook ups.Saturday benefits St Hedwig VFD. Great raffle prizes. This being our 10th anniversary we will have surprises for the cooks and locals. Come join ACES POD to cook our way to the biggest year in ten years. Have a safe trip and we will see ya there. Information call Clyde Rogers at (210) 415-6855, e-mail chilitime @sbcglobal.net, Happy Hinman 210 364-8577, happypeppr@aol.com
Aug 1, 2009-002 - Perrin, TX CASI. 3rd Annual BSOT Pod Cookoff Held at Mitchell Resort and RV Park 2730 FM 2210 East, Perrin, Texas 940-798-4615 www.mitchellrvpk@yahoo.com / Turn In 2:00pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry Fee $20. All checks payable to "Blue Bonnet Teddy Bear Patrol". Novice Cook-off held simultaneous with CASI cookoff. Friday night cooks dinner, Saturday Cooks breakfast. Reduced RV sites and cottage fees for CASI cooks. JackPot Beans, Auctions, Games, Golf Tournament all to benefit purchase of Teddy Bears for First Responder vehicles. Contract Doris Reed 940- 798-4615 / Bruce Stewart 817-282- 6678 / Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221
Aug 1, 2009-003 - Terrell ,TX CASI. Able Springs VFD 1st Annual Chili Cookoff and Area Fire House Challenge, 30000 FM 429 north, Terrell, TX--app. 8 miles north of Hi 80 on FM 429 north. At the new Fire Station. Charity: Able Springs VFD. CHILI GRIND ONLY Resignation & cook's meeting At 9:00 AM. Turn-in Time Beans: 12:00 PM $5.00 Top 3. Fire House Challenge: 12:30 PM $15.00 (no rules) Top 3, CASI Chili: 1 PM $20.00. Checks payable to: ASVFD (Able Springs Vol. Fire Dept.) RSVP for Free RV Hook ups- raffle table, 50/50 raffle. Please bring extra Chili for tasting cups. Contact Buddy Mann cell 972-533-5536 or email Buddy.mann@nexbank.com, or Larry W. cell 903-450-5541 or email roadwrkcb@aol.com. See cookoff next day same location.
Aug 1, 2009-004 - Crosby, TX CASI. Bob-N-Jeans 6th Annual Hotter-n-Hell Cookoff, at 4700 FM 1942, Crosby, Texas. Entry fee $20, turn in at 2:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Shriner's Burn Center. Save the date and watch for more details to follow. RV space available, no hookups. Come stay and participate in the Day After cookoff as well. For more information call Teena Miller 832-414-9699.
Aug 1, 2009-005 - Edmond, OK CASI. Hooch Pod Cookoff. Take I-35 to Waterloo, go East 1 mile. Benefits Hooch Pod. Turn in 1:00 pm. Entry Fee $18.00. Checks payable to Hooch Pod Info Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689,131 Amber Ridge Shawnee, OK 74801. Chili grind only.
Aug 1, 2009-006 - Canyon Lake, TX CASI. 6th Annual Canyon Lake BBQ & CCO. Held at the Red Barn - Satler. LSBS and CASI Sanctioned. Entry fee Chili $20 turn-in 2 PM. BBQ $25 per category $65 for all. LSBS Bean entry $10. BBQ turn-in Beans 11 AM, Chicken Noon, Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. Donated Brisket is appreciated. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV spots available, $20 per night based on 2 nights. Contact Reva Weatherly 830-964-3393, $20 per might. For BBQ info contact Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 830-899- 7150 or Randy & Darlene Evans 830- 899-7773. Chili contact Roger Patterson 210-413-9916. Friday night cooks party 7:30 PM. Meat inspection on arrival. Live Calcutta 8 PM. Tray 6 to 7 PM. BBQ $500 added money, 60/40 payback. Trophies. Saturday cooks breakfast 8 AM. Cooks meeting 9 AM. Trays after meeting. Live Music.Email patco@gvtc.com, 210-413-9916 Benefits Jr Livestock Anns. BBQ sandwiches available on Saturday. Make checks payable to CLC Reva Weatherly. Benefits Comal County Junior Livestock Assn.
Aug 1, 2009-007 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Fun In The Park BELCH Pod Cook Off. We changed the location due to 100 degree weather. To be held at Grand Central Station, 7521 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Great Pepper's trip to Great Pepper's meeting. Make check payable to Belch Chili Pod. Contact info. Dara Hopson, 479-651-7128. BELCH Pod P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72913-5211 or belchpod@gmail.com
Aug 1, 2009-008 - Schulenburg, TX CASI. Schulenburg Festival. Held in Wolters Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Make checks payable to Schulenburg Festival Assn and its charities. Lots of shade trees, electrical & water available but limited, $25 for the weekend. Jackpot Beans & Bloody mary contest, BBQ cookoff Live entertainment all weekend Arts and crafts, rodea, carnival & much more. Check web site www.schulenburgfestival.org. Info Virginia Meyer meyer@cvctx.com 979-561-8573 or Sharon Bujnoch sbujnoch@cvctx.com, 979-562-2410.
Aug 1, 2009-009 - Whistler, BC CASI. BC Provincial Championship. At Dusty's Roadhouse in Creekside. Charity TBA. Entry $25 Cheques to "Whistler Blackcomb". Send to Josh Kearns, Canadian Barbecue Championships, c/o Whistler Blackcomb, 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B. C., Canada,V0N 1B4 Turn in 2 pm. For info: Steve Burnfield, 2552 E 2 Ave., Vancouver, B. C. V5M 1C6 E-mail chili4steve@gmail.com Phone 604-255-3363
Aug 2, 2009-001 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Aces Pod Day After 10th Annual CCO. At Bexar Bowling Club, exit IH-10 at Trainer Hale Rd., take right 1.5 miles to Bexar Bowling Lane, turn left, cookoff is on the left. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Information contact Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855 chilitime@sbcglobal.net, Happy Hinman (210) 364-8577, happypeppr @aol.com.
Aug 2, 2009-002 - Crosby, TX CASI. Bob-n-Jeans Day After Hotter-n-Hell Cookoff, at 4700 FM 1942, Crosby, Texas. Entry fee $20 turn in at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit local charities. For more information call Teena Miller @ 832-414-9699
Aug 2, 2009-003 - Terrell, TX CASI. Sunday Able Springs VFD CCO. 30000 FM 429 North, about 8 miles North of HWY 80 on 429 North. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. For the Thousand Trails Tawakoni Pod. Contact Larry Wampler 903-450-5541 @aol.com, Buddy Mann 972- 533-5536, buddy.mann@nexbank.com. See cookoff previous day.
Aug 2, 2009-004 - Canyon Lake, TX CASI. Day After Canyon Lake CCO. Held at the Red Barn - Satler. Entry fee $20, Chili grind only. Turn-in Noon. Benefits CASI Schol arship Fund. Make checks payable to Reva Weatherly. Contact Roger Patterson patco@gvtc.com, 210-413- 9916
Aug 2, 2009-005 - Chicago, IL CASI. Windy City Chili Cookoff Held at Retro on Roscoe Street Festival, Damen Ave. & Roscoe St. Take 90/94 to Addison St. exit. Take Addison east to Damen Ave. Damen Ave south to Roscoe St. Benefits St. Teresa of Avila Food Pantry. Turn in 2 PM, Entry fee $20. Bring 1 extra gallon of Chili or more to give away and save $5 on your entry fee Make Checks Payable to Windy City Chili Cookoff. Contact Mike Usiak 1950 N. Seminary Ave, Chicago, Il 60614 773-871-5623 hm 773-504-6805 cell usiak@sbcglobal.net.
Cliff and I are leaving this morning on a trip to Missouri to visit Cliff's mother and his family. I will be checking my email and will try to continue to post each day. If you need me, do not hesitate to call me on my cell phone. The number is 325 650 1854.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
From Ken Rodd:
Don Hoy's mother passed away at 2:30 pm on Monday. Keep Don and Diane and the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Again I want to remind you that it is time to send in your application for a Board of Director Position. As I have said before, the pay is GREAT!!. What is required of a Director?
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations of a CASI Director
1. You must be computer literate and Internet access is required.
2. You will be expected to have access to email and respond when interaction among Board members is required.
3. Attend all Board Meetings and Workshops:
a. Winter meeting – workshop typically Saturday of 4th weekend in January followed by Sunday Board Meeting
b. Summer meeting – typically Saturday of the 4th weekend in June
c. Great Peppers Meeting – weekend immediately following Labor Day
d. TICC meetings – As needed while on site
e. Special meetings – if called
4. TICC – arrive by Monday noon or earlier if your duty assignment calls for it.
a. At TICC, one must work their duties and is always on call.
b. If going offsite when it does not conflict with one’s specified duties, notification must be given to the President or Vice-President.
5. Accept and perform all duties for any office to which you are elected, to any committee appointed or any other functions assigned to you.
6. Read and respond to email and other communications among the Board, practically on a daily basis.
7. Act in the best interest of CASI. Promote and represent CASI throughout your term. Attend CASI chili cookoffs throughout the year, when practical.
From Ken Rodd:
Austin Lone Star RV Resort Weekend was a tremendous success with 66 cooks turning in Chili.
The cookoff went well, 66 cooks made reservations for next years Lone Star RV Resort Weekend - Carefree donated $250 to the CASI Scholarship Fund.
A new cook since Oct won the cookoff. We had a cook that stopped cooking chili in 1992 after 10 years of cooking, making a return to the chili world and attended. He was from Houston.
Tim Collier placed and beat his wife who placed also.
Connie Collier beat out Tim Collier for the cook that traveled the furthest - you can ask Tim how he lost this close race.
Lone Star Weekend is going to make a donation to the CASI Scholarship Fund in Memory of John Caffey's son and one in memory of Don Hoy's mother.
Don Hoy's mother passed away at 2:30 pm on Monday. Keep Don and Diane and the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Again I want to remind you that it is time to send in your application for a Board of Director Position. As I have said before, the pay is GREAT!!. What is required of a Director?
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations of a CASI Director
1. You must be computer literate and Internet access is required.
2. You will be expected to have access to email and respond when interaction among Board members is required.
3. Attend all Board Meetings and Workshops:
a. Winter meeting – workshop typically Saturday of 4th weekend in January followed by Sunday Board Meeting
b. Summer meeting – typically Saturday of the 4th weekend in June
c. Great Peppers Meeting – weekend immediately following Labor Day
d. TICC meetings – As needed while on site
e. Special meetings – if called
4. TICC – arrive by Monday noon or earlier if your duty assignment calls for it.
a. At TICC, one must work their duties and is always on call.
b. If going offsite when it does not conflict with one’s specified duties, notification must be given to the President or Vice-President.
5. Accept and perform all duties for any office to which you are elected, to any committee appointed or any other functions assigned to you.
6. Read and respond to email and other communications among the Board, practically on a daily basis.
7. Act in the best interest of CASI. Promote and represent CASI throughout your term. Attend CASI chili cookoffs throughout the year, when practical.
From Ken Rodd:
Austin Lone Star RV Resort Weekend was a tremendous success with 66 cooks turning in Chili.
The cookoff went well, 66 cooks made reservations for next years Lone Star RV Resort Weekend - Carefree donated $250 to the CASI Scholarship Fund.
A new cook since Oct won the cookoff. We had a cook that stopped cooking chili in 1992 after 10 years of cooking, making a return to the chili world and attended. He was from Houston.
Tim Collier placed and beat his wife who placed also.
Connie Collier beat out Tim Collier for the cook that traveled the furthest - you can ask Tim how he lost this close race.
Lone Star Weekend is going to make a donation to the CASI Scholarship Fund in Memory of John Caffey's son and one in memory of Don Hoy's mother.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Second Posting for Monday
From Ken Rodd:
I have some very sad news. John Caffey's son was killed in an automobile accident last night. John received the call while here at Austin Lone Star RV Resort. A tire blew out on his car and it hit a cement barrier & flipped.
I will keep you all posted as more information becomes available on what is next
From Ken Rodd:
I have some very sad news. John Caffey's son was killed in an automobile accident last night. John received the call while here at Austin Lone Star RV Resort. A tire blew out on his car and it hit a cement barrier & flipped.
I will keep you all posted as more information becomes available on what is next
Last Friday I pubished a map to the Terrell CCO this next weekend. Larry Wampler's telephone number was wrong. It is 903 450 5541. If you need more information concerning this CCO. Give Larry a call.
From Raymond Pilchick:
Pat will have radical surgery on Aug.3 for the cancer that is already eating into the bone below her right eye and it looks like she will loose her right eye also. this will be done at MD Anderson in Houston Tex. please keep her in your prayers.
Raymond
From Paul Vercontaire:
From Tonya Jester:
Mark your calendars.
Event: Indiana State Chili Championship
What: Fundraiser
Host: Indiana Pepper PodStart
Time: Saturday, September 26 at 12:00pm
Where: Red Bridge Park
Street: 697 W Jackson
City: Ciecero, IN
Event: BELCH Pod Cook-off (Formerly Under the Bridge Cook-off)
What: FundraiserHost: BELCH Pod
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Grand Central Station
Street: 7521 Zero St.
City: Fort Smith, AR
Results from Saturday's 6th Annual No Adult Supervision CCO:
31 Chili’s Judged
1. Paul Mulkey
2. Phyllis Patton
3. Patsy Childress
4. Cliff Miller
5. Kathy Mulkey
6. Keith Patton
7. Barbara Herrin
8. Dodie Simpson
9. Janice Miller
10. Guy Bates
Show
1. Doggie Day Care, Delana Johnson
2. No Adult Supervision, Kelly Draper
3. River Rat Chili, Dennis Bracken
I do not have the winners for Sunday, but Congratulations to Paul Mulkey for back to back first places.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Bruce Smith received the following information from Patsy Chilress about flying into Midland/Odessa Airport for the Great Pepper's meeting. There is a shuttle available from the airport to the hotel. You can pull it up on their website and print a discount coupon for both coming and going. Their website is: www.gksshuttleservice.com. You can e-mail them your flights, arrival and departure to set up everything in advance.
From Darin Jester:
July 18, 2009 Indianapolis, IN - The Country Inn Chili and Ribs Cookoff added another successful event to the history book for Indiana. Damar Services where chosen as this years charity. The weather was not your typical Indiana July weather, with highs for the day only reaching into the low 70's. A first time Ribs category drew in 8 cooks with the Inaugural winner being Dave Clark, sponsor and owner of the newly opened Brickhouse Burger Co. With the cool weather, it helped draw a good crowd and ended with a relaxing cooks party sponsored by Hoosier CASI cooks Butch and Sherrie Sutton and the Brickhouse Burger Co. Winners were:
Ribs
3rd Place - Jim Cherco Lizton, IN
2nd Place - Ken Swartz Kennesaw, GA
1st Place - Dave Clark Vernon Hills, IL
Anything Goes
3rd Place - Tim Brown Indianapolis, IN
2nd Place - Tonya Jester Indianapolis, IN
1st Place - Jim Cherco Lizton, IN
CASI
10th Place - Butch Sutton Indianapolis, IN
9th Place - Georgia Weller Rockton, IL
8th Place - Jim Weller Rockton, IL
7th Place - Tim Brown Indianapolis, IN
6th Place - Marilyn Jester Indianapolis, IN
5th Place - Darin Jester Indianapolis, IN
4th Place - Charles "Bill" Thomas, Naperville, IL
3rd Place - Julie Netser Seymour, IN
2nd Place - Sherrie Sutton Indianapolis, IN
1st Place - Tonya Jester Indianapolis, IN
Show
3rd Place - Mom Jester's Chili - Marilyn Jester
2nd Place - Hoosier Momma - Diana Jackson
1st Place - VooDoo Chili - JR Jackson
July 19, 2009 Indianapolis, IN - The 5th Annual Indiana Pepper Pod CCO. The Day after brought in the Indiana Pepper Pod's Chili Cookoff, annual meeting, and Officer elections. Sherrie Sutton took over the rein as our new Pod Champion. Following the awards our annual Pod meeting was held and election results were announced. Results for the day were:
2009-2010 Pod Officer's:
Great Pepper - Darin Jester
Pepper Popper - Brad Garland
Chiliscribe - Marilyn Jester
Chilipenny - Tonya Jester
Jr. Chili:
1st Place - Kaleb Jester Indianapolis, IN
2nd Place - Jacey Parsley Indianapolis, IN
Beans:
1st Place - JR Jackson Indianapolis, IN
2nd Place - Tonya Jester Indianapolis, IN
3rd Place - Tim Brown Indianapolis, IN
CASI:
10th - Brad Garland Westfield, IN
9th - Georgia Weller Rockton, IL
8th - Jeff Netser Seymour, IN
7th - Bob Anwieller Ft. Wayne, IN
6th - Ralph Parsley Indianapolis, IN
5th - Marilyn Jester Indianapolis, IN
4th - Butch Sutton Indianapolis, IN
3rd - Jim Weller Rockton, IL
2nd - Tonya Jester Indianapolis, IN
1st - Sherrie Sutton Indianapolis, IN
Show:
1st - Hoosier Momma - Diana Jackson
2nd - Unclaimed
3rd - Unclaimed
Thanks to all who supported these events, and congratulations to Sherrie Sutton, Indiana Pepper Pod Champion, and to all of this past weekend's winners.
From Kelly Brignon:
Wendell and Carole were married Thursday afternoon in Niagara Falls. Congrats to Mr. And Mrs. Rankin!
From Larry Wampler:
The directions for attending next Saturday's CCO in Terrell Texas at the Able Springs VFD is below. If you have questions, please contact me at 940 450 554.
It's Friday and time to think about cooking chili. It is also July in Texas which means HOT!!!! Here's hoping that each of you have a great weekend and if your cooking chili, may you place!!!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
News is short today, in fact I did not receive anything to post. I do want to remind each of the Pods that to have a complete Annual Report, all of the officers (including Referees) must have their dues paid through 09/30 2010. This must be accomplished by the Report deadline which is August 15. Of the reports that I have already received, this seems to be the only problem which is keeping a pod from having their Credentials cleared for the Great Pepper's Meeting.
I want to remind anybody planning on attending the Great Pepper's Meeting in Midland that they need to have made reservations and sent in their registration to Patsy Childress. The Registration must be returned no later that August 17th. After that there will be a $15 late fee applied.
Application for a Board of Director Position should be submitted to Karen Bains by August 15. Consider being a Board of Director. The pay is GREAT and you have the satisfaction of helping an organization that you believe in and support. We need YOU and your ideas and assistance.
I want to once again remind each pod that is planning on participating in the Newspaper Contest to send need a copy of your July, August, & September Pod Newsletters to Roger Foltz. We have some wonderful newsletters that the pods are producing. I appreciate each of you sending me a copy of your newsletter. It really let's us know what it happening.
Enough for today. It is raining here. Yesterday in less than an hour we got 2". We need it and it saved me from helping Cliff cut the grass today. Have a GREAT DAY.
I want to remind anybody planning on attending the Great Pepper's Meeting in Midland that they need to have made reservations and sent in their registration to Patsy Childress. The Registration must be returned no later that August 17th. After that there will be a $15 late fee applied.
Application for a Board of Director Position should be submitted to Karen Bains by August 15. Consider being a Board of Director. The pay is GREAT and you have the satisfaction of helping an organization that you believe in and support. We need YOU and your ideas and assistance.
I want to once again remind each pod that is planning on participating in the Newspaper Contest to send need a copy of your July, August, & September Pod Newsletters to Roger Foltz. We have some wonderful newsletters that the pods are producing. I appreciate each of you sending me a copy of your newsletter. It really let's us know what it happening.
Enough for today. It is raining here. Yesterday in less than an hour we got 2". We need it and it saved me from helping Cliff cut the grass today. Have a GREAT DAY.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
From Dana Hay Plocheck:
Please keep Ralph Hay in your thoughts and prayers. He went to the hospital last night for chest pains and it turns out he has pneumonia. He is at
Patients Medical Center Ltd
4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South
Pasadena, TX 77505
Ph #713.948.7000, room 286
Thank you,
Dana Hay Plocheck
From Roger Foltz:
A reminder for those entering the 2009 Pod Newsletter Contest, I need a copy of your July, August, & September Pod Newsletters. Thanks to those Pods that have entered.
From Paul Vercontaire:
Everyone,
Congratulations on a very successful fund raising event for the White Mountain Hospice Foundation.
We estimate over 2500 people attended the Chili Cook-Off & Western Tradeshow. Revenue from the sale of chili tasting cups, pepsi, hot dogs, beer, water, tee shirts and our 50/50 & Raffle exceeded our expectations.
Please visit the link below to see over 140 photos take by our official photographer (my wife Nancy)
http://chilicookoffwesterntradeshowinth.shutterfly.com/
On behalf of Travis and me, thanks to all who volunteered to help out at the event, without your support it could not have happened.
Also, a special thanks to Nancy for the great photos.
Our bests to all,
Travis and Paul
Trivia from Bill Pierson:
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the killing of John Dillinger, the FBI's first "Public Enemy No. 1." While Dillinger was born in Indiana, died in Chicago, he made his name in the central midwest robbing banks, there is a Texas connection.
In the spring of 1966, a group of UT grad students were "celebrating" one student's thesis presentation on the Thompson submachine gun. One of the group, a Dr. Horace Naismith claimed to be Dillinger's illegitimate son, and the "John Dillinger Died For You Society" was born.
Naismith's real name is Bill Helmar. He spent his career as a senior editor for Playboy Magazine in Chicago. He even parlayed his thesi into a book, :The Gun That Made The Twenties Roar." Helmar now lives in Bourne.
It's Wednesday and time to publish this week's CCOs:
Jul 25, 2009-001 - Tahoka, TX CASI. 6th No Adult Supervision Chili and BBQ Cookoff. LSBS Sanctioned BBQ to include Beans, Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket. For more information see the website at www.noadultsupervision.com, contact Kelly Draper at 806-781- 8520, kelly@noadultsupervision. com. or Kim Draper at 806-778- 0852, kim@noadultsupervision.com. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Charity TBD. Held at End of the Trails RV Park South 6th and West Access Road.
Jul 25, 2009-002 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. Annual Cloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Email t.chaney@yahoo.com. Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Table monitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend
Jul 25, 2009-003 - Batavia, IL CASI. The Seventeenth Illinois State Open Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI $25, turn-in 1 PM. Green Chili $10, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, WCCCO@comcast.net
Jul 25, 2009-004 - Amarillo, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Evyn Vaughn Memorial Theres No Excuse For Child Abuse Cookoff. Held at Hwy 287 North, Exit FM 1719 on access/frontage Road, Western Cowpunchers. Entry fee Chili $25 turn-in 2 PM. IBCA BBQ, enter all BBQ & Beans for $80. Breakfast entry $20 turn-in 9 AM. Brisket entry $20 turn-in 5 PM. Pork Spare Ribs entry $20 turn-in 3:30 PM, 1/2 Chicken entry $20 turn-in 1 PM, Beans entry $20 turn-in 10 AM. Any other BBQ/Open entry $20 turn-in Noon. Margarita Mix-off entry $10 on Friday turn-in at 9 PM. Best Burger entry $20 turn-in 11 AM. Hot Sauce entry $20 turn-in Friday 7 PM. Contact Carmen Nichols 806-851-3244, 806-231- 9245. cln2007fund@yahoo.com Register by 7/4/09 and receive one of 25 goody bags. Cooks party Friday night 8 to 11 PM.
Jul 25, 2009-005 - Austin, TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend Held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resort. Entry fee $93. Turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Carefree RV Resort Charities. Limited to 75 cooks. Contact Yolie Rodd 512-444-6322.
Jul 25, 2009-006 - Colorado Springs, CO CASI. Old Town Showdown. Held in Old Colorado City, W. Colorado Avenue and S. 21st St. Old Colorado City brings in some of the world's best BBQ,Chili, Colorado craft beers and some "kick-back and smile" entertainment...as we say, "Old Colorado City Style!" Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Bob O'Brien 719-265-5667. Email robrien@SunlineEventMarketing.com Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod, send to John Montgomery 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver CO 80202.
Jul 25, 2009-007 - Moulton, TX CASI. Moulton & Country Jamboree CCO. Held at Moulton City Park, 500 S Lancaster. Entry fee $20 by July 17, $25 beginning July 18th. Turn-in Noon. Contact Moulton Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 482, Moulton TX 77975. 361-596-7205. chamber@moultontexas.com
Jul 25, 2009-008 - Castle Rock, WA CASI. Mountain Mania Cookoff. with unofficial Men's State Championship, Pastime Tavern and Castle Rock Museum on road into city. Benefits Castle Rock Library Turnin 2 PM. Entry fee $20, checks payable to Ken Peach. Contact Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446. 253-537-4591. Email kmpeach@aol.com. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 25, 2009-009 - Potomac, MD CASI. Mason Dixon Pod Backyard CCO. Held at 9701 Watts Branch Drive. Benefits Mason Dixon Pod and CASI Scholarships. Make checks paid to Mason Dixon Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Rick Sievering nsievering@verizon.net or info@chili-mac.com. 301-460- 2522, 301-938-4969. Per CASI Rule V.A.2 on advertising probation.
Jul 26, 2009-001 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. 2nd Annual Day After Cloudcroft CCO This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available. Plentiful lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains on this weekend. Table monitors will be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064.
Jul 26, 2009-002 - Batavia, IL CASI. 18th Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510. Email WCCCO@comcast.net. 630-879-7934
Jul 26, 2009-003 - Tahoka, TX CASI. Day After No Adult Supervision CO Held at End of Trail RV Park, see cookoff info from previous day. Entry fee: $18. Turn-in at 12:30. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kelly kelly@noadultsupervision.com at 806-781-8520 or Kim kim@noadultsupervision.com at 806-778-0852.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
From Jim Ezell:
A lot of people drive with their tailgate down. From Mythbusters:
Aerodynamic studies show a pickup truck is most fuel efficient with its tailgate up. It seems the upright tailgate causes air flowing over the roof of the cab to collect as a stagnant "dome" in the cargo bed. As speed builds, this dome, which tapers in a teardrop shape near the tailgate, acts as an aerodynamic ramp that forces airflow over the tailgate, to the benefit of fuel efficiency.
Disrupt this flow by dropping or removing the tailgate, and air coming over the cab is left to swirl around in the cargo bed, degrading the truck's aerodynamics and hurting fuel economy.
Jim Ezell
NEWS FLASH:
We now have had our first TICC qualifier from South Dakota! Daryl Kunzi (a CASI member), cooking in NE and WY has qualified to cook at TICC this year.
From Bud Barrick:
Lots of discussion about Pod membership requirements these days. The New Mexico Chili Society is a very small pod. If it weren't for our friends in Texas we probably would not exist and if we did, we would struggle to attract a sufficient of cooks to conduct sanctioned CCOs.
A lot of people drive with their tailgate down. From Mythbusters:
Aerodynamic studies show a pickup truck is most fuel efficient with its tailgate up. It seems the upright tailgate causes air flowing over the roof of the cab to collect as a stagnant "dome" in the cargo bed. As speed builds, this dome, which tapers in a teardrop shape near the tailgate, acts as an aerodynamic ramp that forces airflow over the tailgate, to the benefit of fuel efficiency.
Disrupt this flow by dropping or removing the tailgate, and air coming over the cab is left to swirl around in the cargo bed, degrading the truck's aerodynamics and hurting fuel economy.
Jim Ezell
NEWS FLASH:
We now have had our first TICC qualifier from South Dakota! Daryl Kunzi (a CASI member), cooking in NE and WY has qualified to cook at TICC this year.
From Bud Barrick:
Lots of discussion about Pod membership requirements these days. The New Mexico Chili Society is a very small pod. If it weren't for our friends in Texas we probably would not exist and if we did, we would struggle to attract a sufficient of cooks to conduct sanctioned CCOs.
The New Mexico Chili Society has completed our credentials for this year's GP meeting and on behalf of our Great Pepper I am proud to report that we have 32 paid members. All but two of these members live within 100 miles of our primary area of operation.
Speaking about Annual Reports: At the present time I have received 25 Annual Reports. Thanks to all of you who have sent them to me before the August 15th deadline.
Monday, July 20, 2009
From David Manske:
Suzie was released from Baylor Irving yesterday(Saturday). Two of her arteries are 100% blocked, at this time they will treat with medications. Also at this time they can not do a bypass or stints due to the damage, big words I will learn in the future I am sure. Anyway, between 2 heart attacks, diabetes, and her stroke back in 2000 everything has brought us to this.
As we find out more I will try to keep everyone up to date. Thanks for the e mail and calls. I know I am not giving out much information, but this is what I have for now.
David Manske
Budda to some
From Bucky Seelig:
The August issue of the Trails has been posted on CIS.
From Jim Basile:
Hi my name is Jim Basile I`am putting on a CASI chili cook off in the state of Mass, and I would like to invite everyone on the blog to come and see what we do in New England with our chili so come one come all to the first ever chili cook off in Mass , 7 Bell Rd in the town of Middlefield, Mass all the money goes to the betterment of Middlefield, fair thank you very much and good luck to all that read this ....................jim basile
Aug 15, 2009-001 - Middlefield MA CASI. Massachusetts State Championship First EVER Massachusetts State Championship to be held in conjunction with the Middlefield Fair at the Highland Ag Society's grounds,7 Bell Road. Come join us at a beautiful country setting for a down home country fair! Activities to include pie baking contests, skillet pitching contest for the women and chainsaw tossing contest for the men, Country Western bands to entertain all day long, tractor and OX pull, Clydesdales will be on hand too! Cows, horses, and all sorts of farm animals for the kids and much much more... CASI Red turn-in 2 PM, fee $20. CASI Juniors turn-in 3 PM, fee $5 Camping and hotel info to follow or check www.chili-mac.com for updates. For you chili cooks looking to add another "title" to your repertoire this is the one you have been waiting for! Contact Jen Windsor jennwindsor@gmail.com 443-878-7999. Benefits Highland Agricultural Society. Make checks payable to Middlefield Fair. This is an automatic qualifier for TICC
Results from Sat, July 18 at American Legion Post 120 (SAL) Wichita Falls, TX:
24 Chilis Judged
1. Cliff Miller
2. Terry Graves
3. Kyle Adams
4. Cindy Noe
5. Roy Huston
6. Janice Miller
7. Keith Longabough
8. Dale Reinecker
9. Mike Bryan
10. Clint Wooster
Show
1. James Taylor
2. Cindy Noe (Me, Myself and I)
3. Monica Taylor (TNT)
Suzie was released from Baylor Irving yesterday(Saturday). Two of her arteries are 100% blocked, at this time they will treat with medications. Also at this time they can not do a bypass or stints due to the damage, big words I will learn in the future I am sure. Anyway, between 2 heart attacks, diabetes, and her stroke back in 2000 everything has brought us to this.
As we find out more I will try to keep everyone up to date. Thanks for the e mail and calls. I know I am not giving out much information, but this is what I have for now.
David Manske
Budda to some
From Bucky Seelig:
The August issue of the Trails has been posted on CIS.
From Jim Basile:
Hi my name is Jim Basile I`am putting on a CASI chili cook off in the state of Mass, and I would like to invite everyone on the blog to come and see what we do in New England with our chili so come one come all to the first ever chili cook off in Mass , 7 Bell Rd in the town of Middlefield, Mass all the money goes to the betterment of Middlefield, fair thank you very much and good luck to all that read this ....................jim basile
Aug 15, 2009-001 - Middlefield MA CASI. Massachusetts State Championship First EVER Massachusetts State Championship to be held in conjunction with the Middlefield Fair at the Highland Ag Society's grounds,7 Bell Road. Come join us at a beautiful country setting for a down home country fair! Activities to include pie baking contests, skillet pitching contest for the women and chainsaw tossing contest for the men, Country Western bands to entertain all day long, tractor and OX pull, Clydesdales will be on hand too! Cows, horses, and all sorts of farm animals for the kids and much much more... CASI Red turn-in 2 PM, fee $20. CASI Juniors turn-in 3 PM, fee $5 Camping and hotel info to follow or check www.chili-mac.com for updates. For you chili cooks looking to add another "title" to your repertoire this is the one you have been waiting for! Contact Jen Windsor jennwindsor@gmail.com 443-878-7999. Benefits Highland Agricultural Society. Make checks payable to Middlefield Fair. This is an automatic qualifier for TICC
Results from Sat, July 18 at American Legion Post 120 (SAL) Wichita Falls, TX:
24 Chilis Judged
1. Cliff Miller
2. Terry Graves
3. Kyle Adams
4. Cindy Noe
5. Roy Huston
6. Janice Miller
7. Keith Longabough
8. Dale Reinecker
9. Mike Bryan
10. Clint Wooster
Show
1. James Taylor
2. Cindy Noe (Me, Myself and I)
3. Monica Taylor (TNT)
Friday, July 17, 2009
A note from Jim Ezell:
The web site was misspelled. It is http://www.mexene.com/
Please visit it. (Editorial: I have added it to the Links)
From Bill Pierson:
The Pierson household has a reason to Party this weekend! Cheryl had her last chemo treatment today. We knew before today, but when she left, the Oncologist pronounced her CANCER FREE!
From Dave Hewlett:
Here are the details for the Ponderosa Nudist Camp CCO scheduled for Aug 15 – 16.
I suggested to Gayle that charging $20 for entry to the cooks for Friday was not a real good idea. She said she would talk to her boss but I suspect he is not going to change.
In summary, they have waived the $35/day entry fee for Sat and Sun for the cooks and one guest. The camping has been reduced to $17/night.
I suspect that is the best we can get at this time.
GP’s please forward to the members if you would.
Renee Moore announced as Alabama’s City Clerk of the Year!
By Dale Jones as reported on at Baldwin ountyNOW.com Saturday, July 11, 2009GULF SHORES, Ala.
"In many instances, the office of city clerk is the most detailed position in local politics. Serving the mayor, the council and working with the many different department heads, the city clerk serves a multitude of functions. While many view this position as the person who simply calls roll and keeps minutes at city council meetings, there is much more to the position than that.
Dealing with legal documents, helping to administer city contracts, and as the official keeper of city records, it takes a special person to do this job.
City Clerk Renee Moore is an important part of what goes on at City Hall in Gulf Shores, and for the second time she has been recognized for her hard work and dedication.
The Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators annually recognizes a member of the organization whose accomplishments have made the most significant contribution to the AAMCA, to municipal government in Alabama, and to the clerk’s community municipality.
Recently, at the Association’s summer conference in Spanish Fort, Moore was announced as Alabama City Clerk of the Year. She won the award for the first time in 1999.
The web site was misspelled. It is http://www.mexene.com/
Please visit it. (Editorial: I have added it to the Links)
From Bill Pierson:
The Pierson household has a reason to Party this weekend! Cheryl had her last chemo treatment today. We knew before today, but when she left, the Oncologist pronounced her CANCER FREE!
From Dave Hewlett:
Here are the details for the Ponderosa Nudist Camp CCO scheduled for Aug 15 – 16.
I suggested to Gayle that charging $20 for entry to the cooks for Friday was not a real good idea. She said she would talk to her boss but I suspect he is not going to change.
In summary, they have waived the $35/day entry fee for Sat and Sun for the cooks and one guest. The camping has been reduced to $17/night.
I suspect that is the best we can get at this time.
GP’s please forward to the members if you would.
Renee Moore announced as Alabama’s City Clerk of the Year!
By Dale Jones as reported on at Baldwin ountyNOW.com Saturday, July 11, 2009GULF SHORES, Ala.
"In many instances, the office of city clerk is the most detailed position in local politics. Serving the mayor, the council and working with the many different department heads, the city clerk serves a multitude of functions. While many view this position as the person who simply calls roll and keeps minutes at city council meetings, there is much more to the position than that.
Dealing with legal documents, helping to administer city contracts, and as the official keeper of city records, it takes a special person to do this job.
City Clerk Renee Moore is an important part of what goes on at City Hall in Gulf Shores, and for the second time she has been recognized for her hard work and dedication.
The Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators annually recognizes a member of the organization whose accomplishments have made the most significant contribution to the AAMCA, to municipal government in Alabama, and to the clerk’s community municipality.
Recently, at the Association’s summer conference in Spanish Fort, Moore was announced as Alabama City Clerk of the Year. She won the award for the first time in 1999.
NOTE: I sent a copy of the minutes from the June Board of Director's Meeting to the Great Pepper's yesterday. It didn't include the attachments. Hopefully by Monday we will correct the problem and you will be able to view the minutes with the attachments on the CASI web page in the History section under Minutes -Board of Director's Meeting.
Have a GREAT CASI weekend. I am cooking this weekend for the first time in a month. I hope I have not forgotten how to make a pot of chili! Good Luck to each of you who are cooking this weekend.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
From Jim Ezell:
I would like to encourage everyone to take a look at the Mexene Website.( www.mexine.com ). They have a section devoted to CASI and a photo gallery from Terlingua. There are also great facts and definitions of various peppers and chili terms. It is very kind of this great sponsor to devote this attention to our organization. Be sure to thank them every chance you get.
Best Wishes
Jim Ezell
CASI Sponsor Chair
Barbara Herrin
CASI Scholarship Program Administer
herrinbarbara@aol.com
325-732-4292
7291 FM 380 Paint Rock, Tx. 76866
The following August CCOs are on Advertising Probation:
08/15/2009-007 Spring Creek-Victoria, TX
08/22/2009-006 1st Annual Canton Paw Park-Canton GA
08/30/2009-001 2nd Annual St Mary of Gostyn-Downers Grove IL
Please remember that you are to submit your CCO early enough that it will appear in the Terlingua Trails a full 30 days before the date of your CCO. This means that the above CCOs should have been submitted before June 15 so that they would have been advertised in the July Terlingua Trails.
Minutes from the June Board of Director's Meeting have been emailed to each Great Pepper. They will be posted on CIS in the History Section.
I would like to encourage everyone to take a look at the Mexene Website.( www.mexine.com ). They have a section devoted to CASI and a photo gallery from Terlingua. There are also great facts and definitions of various peppers and chili terms. It is very kind of this great sponsor to devote this attention to our organization. Be sure to thank them every chance you get.
Best Wishes
Jim Ezell
CASI Sponsor Chair
From Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Chairman:
HELP – Lost Students
I have several scholarship recipients that appear to be lost. If you have any information about these people, please let me know. I have been trying to contact all of the scholarship recipients to ascertain whether or not they are still in school. I have no addresses, phone numbers, or parent names for the following:
2001 Ben Kinnison
2003 Jennifer Lee
2004 Kelsey Westerman
2005 Charles McAdams
2005 Megan Sisney
2006 Sabrina Parales
2008 Jerad Christensen
Barbara Herrin
CASI Scholarship Program Administer
herrinbarbara@aol.com
325-732-4292
7291 FM 380 Paint Rock, Tx. 76866
The following August CCOs are on Advertising Probation:
08/15/2009-007 Spring Creek-Victoria, TX
08/22/2009-006 1st Annual Canton Paw Park-Canton GA
08/30/2009-001 2nd Annual St Mary of Gostyn-Downers Grove IL
Please remember that you are to submit your CCO early enough that it will appear in the Terlingua Trails a full 30 days before the date of your CCO. This means that the above CCOs should have been submitted before June 15 so that they would have been advertised in the July Terlingua Trails.
Minutes from the June Board of Director's Meeting have been emailed to each Great Pepper. They will be posted on CIS in the History Section.
One of the actions taken during this Bof D meeting is a change to the application for a CCO. If you submit a request electronically, you will note that the default for the request for Terlingua Trails and Cup Tickets is now 0.
Bucky Seelig reported that parcel post costs, the cost associated with mailing boxes of Terlingua Trails to various cookoffs and people, have increased by about 20% from November to June. The average cost of a box of Terlingua Trails including printing, boxes and postage is about $10 per box. It was noted that if a cookoff asked for 2 boxes, our cost is $20 out of the $25 fee per cookoff that comes to CASI.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
From Darin Jester:
Indianapolis, IN -July 18th and 19th the Country Inn Chili and Ribs Cookoff. 9AM registration CASI turn-in at 2PM. Other categories are Open division, Ribs, and Jr's. CASI and Ribs $18, Open $10, and Jr. $5. Stay over for the Indiana Pepper Pod CCO the following day. Pod CCO 8AM registration, CASI turn-in @ 12:30. Other categories for Sunday are Jr's and Beans. CASI $18, Jr's and Beans $5. Limited RV Parking on-site (no hook-ups) Cooks party Sat. night. Also,on Saturday, we will be hosting special guests...John Dillinger's family and Carol Sissom, author of "Banking with Dillinger" (www.carolsissom.com). For more information contact Darin Jester at flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net or Tonya Jester at crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net Come cook in Indiana!!
Hope to see you this weekend!!
As you can see above, there are several automatic qualifying CCOs this weekend in several different areas of the country. Plan on cooking chili this weekend where ever you are!
Indianapolis, IN -July 18th and 19th the Country Inn Chili and Ribs Cookoff. 9AM registration CASI turn-in at 2PM. Other categories are Open division, Ribs, and Jr's. CASI and Ribs $18, Open $10, and Jr. $5. Stay over for the Indiana Pepper Pod CCO the following day. Pod CCO 8AM registration, CASI turn-in @ 12:30. Other categories for Sunday are Jr's and Beans. CASI $18, Jr's and Beans $5. Limited RV Parking on-site (no hook-ups) Cooks party Sat. night. Also,on Saturday, we will be hosting special guests...John Dillinger's family and Carol Sissom, author of "Banking with Dillinger" (www.carolsissom.com). For more information contact Darin Jester at flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net or Tonya Jester at crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net Come cook in Indiana!!
From Bill Pierson, Coordinator Windmill City Chili Cookoff:
BATAVIA IL—Tired of the triple-digit heat in the south? Plan your escape now. The 17th Illinois State Championship Chili Cookoff will be held on July 25 in Batavia IL. The normal high temperature for Northern Illinois at the end of July is 83°. TICC Champion, Susan Dean has decided to "play it cool" and attend. If you do plan to join her; please leave the heat behind. Batavia was recently ranked #56 on Money Magazine's list of Best Places to Live. We'd like to keep that honor.
Sorry, we don't have on-site RV parking, but we do have hotels and there is a forest preserve with water & electric and a dump station nearby. For information, contact Bill Pierson at 630.879.7934 or wccco@comcast.net.
From Tonya Jester:
If you are planning on attending the Country Inn Chili & Rib Cookoff this weekend and have not made your hotel reservation, please do so ASAP!
They only have a minimal number of rooms available. Don’t wait till you arrive on Saturday, hoping to get a room.
Next weekend is the Brickyard 400 here in Indy and some people are arriving a week early.
317-821-1100 Code: CISCCO Rate: $79
à à If you are attending and bringing an RV, please let me know so we can make arrangements for parking.
Hope to see you this weekend!!
From Bill Pierson:
Shannon IL—Last Saturday's "Behind the Fence Chili Cookoff" is held in conjunction with the Illinois State Barbecue Championship, KCBS Style. The site is Shannon's Lions Park which is know as barbecue's "Field of Dreams." It really does remind one of the baseball movie, complete with ball diamond and cornfields. The last couple of years though, it has resembled the Everglades. There's nothing like driving an eight ton motorhome in a swamp to experience that sinking feeling. Fortunately, the rains subsided during the day and the ground firmed up so we could make it out of Shannon without a tow.
This was the eleventh year for this cookoff and has produced many fond memories over the years. Sometimes some barbecue team members cook chili with us, sometimes they don't. This year we had three from the BBQ side and two of them placed. One young man was really "into it" and we just might see him again.
The winners:
CHILI
1. Scott Barrett, Willow Springs IL
2. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL
3. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL
4. Bert Centers, Lisle IL
5. George Bark, Champaign IL
6. John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL
7. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL
8. Rick Geiger, Midlothian IL
9. Jennifer Uhrin, Naperville IL
10. Corey Wells,
Champaign ILSHOW
1. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL
2. Kathy Martin, Huntley IL
3. John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL”
It is Wednesday and time to post this weekend's CCO.
Jul 18, 2009-001 - Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ CASI. Four Corners Regional Open Championship 11th Chili Cookoff in the Pines. Held at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 1101 S Woodland Rd, Pinetop-Lakeside AZ. Benefits White Mountain Hospice. Red Chili, Salsa and Peoples Choice. Please bring 2 gallons of chili for peoples choice. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to CASA. Contact Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888 or 480-299-6738, tatonzi@cox.net. An Automatic qualifier for TICC. See web chilicookoffinthepines. com for registration.
Jul 18, 2009-002 - Lingleville, TX CASI. Lilly G Riding Club BBQ Bonanza & Chili Challenge. Held at the Lilly G Arena. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. 100% payback on BBQ, $65 entry fee for all categories. Sponsored by Lone Star BBQ Society. Benefits Western Wishes. Contact Rick Taylor 254- 445-4851.
Jul 18, 2009-003 - Lamar, MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Held at Moore Pavilion, 1 block east of Northeast corner of town square.. Benefits Mary's Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in time 12 PM High Noon. Entry Fee $20.00. Check payable Missouri State Chili Cookoff.Contact Address, Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave, Lamar , Mo 64759 417 682 5432. Jrj8@sbcglobal.net. Meat cubed or chili grind. All cooks will have to cook under canopies, health dept rule. Canopies not furnished. No open alcohol beverages are allowed,as we are on City property
Jul 18, 2009-004 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Country Inn Chili and Ribs Cookoff. This is a new cook-off. Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317.821.1100, Located at I465S, Exit #8m Kentucky Ave. behind Culver's & Damon's. Proceeds benefit Damar Services, Inc. (www.damar.org). Music & entertainment. Categories/Entry fees are CASI $18, Jr's $5, Ribs $18, Anything Goes $10 (or $5 w/CASI or Rib entry). Rib registration 8am, Chili registration 9am, Cook's meeting 10am. Turn-in times are Anything Goes 1pm, Jr's 1:30pm, CASI 2pm, Ribs 3pm. Gates open to public at 1pm. Checks payable to: Country Inn & Suites. Contact Nancy Jones at nancy@cisindy.com. 317-821-1100. Be sure to stay over for the Indiana Pepper Pod CCO on Sunday July 19th at the same location. Special room rate of $79 available. Call the hotel direct at 317.821.1100, mention CICCO. Limited RV space available (no hookups).
Jul 18, 2009-005 - Staples, TX CASI. 26th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCO San Marcos River Staples Dam on FM 1977 off Hwy 80. Due to location and liability concerns, this is an adult only event. You may move onto site after Noon on Friday July 17th, 2009. Entry fee $20 Saturday, $18 Sunday, $35 both days in advance. Friday night cooks feed, breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Larry 512-353-8895. See cookoff next day.
Jul 18, 2009-006 - Pasadena, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Milton Stanley Jr. Foundation Cook-off, at Moose Lodge 3919 Pansy. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY, Plenty of RV parking, no hookups Milton was a very special friend to CASI, and many other local charities, the proceeds of this cook-off will help to keep his generous giving spirit alive. Please come out and show your support. Silent Auction, Raffles, and Texas Holdem Tournament. Davin James performs Saturday night and each registered chili cook gets a ticket to the show. Contact Stacey Davis 713-828-6170 www.txchiligirl@sbcglobal.net or Roy Davis www.txchiliguy@sbcglobal .net 281-487-8768.
Jul 18, 2009-007 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion SQ 120 Held at American Legion Post 120. 4601 Lake Shore Drive. It will benefit the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 120 charities. Jackpot beans turn in will be at 1200 noon. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5, Chili $18.00. Climate controlled inside cooking available. RV Parking available. Limited Electrical hookups with plenty of water. FMI contact Peggy Gahagan at 940-691-3798.
Jul 18, 2009-008 - Odessa, TX CASI. Knights of Columbus/West Texas Bar-B-Que Championship Bar-B-Que and Chili Cookoff. Held at Knights Hall, 9121 Andrews Hwy., Odessa, TX. $25.00 per entry Brisket, Chicken, Pork Spareribs, Chili Grind Only. Contact info Joe Honesto 432-438-1122. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2
Jul 19, 2009-001 - St Helen's, OR CASI. Oregon's Best Chili State Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at Columbia County Fairgrounds on the midway during the fair. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of peoples choice chili. Turn-in 2 PM. Benefits GLOW, energy assistance. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Steven Price 503-252-1897.
Jul 19, 2009-002 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Indiana Pepper Pod CCO. This is a new date and location. Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317.821.1100, Located at I465S, Exit #8 Kentucky Ave. behind Culver's & Damon's. Proceeds benefit Pod charities. Categories/Entry fees are CASI $18, Jr's $5, Beans $5. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Registration 8am, cook's meeting 9am. Turn-in times Jr's/Beans 12:00, CASI 12:30pm. Checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Tonya Jester at 317.319.4962, crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net or Darin Jester at 317.319.4961, flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net. Be sure to see Country Inn Chili and Rib Cookoff on Saturday July 18th at same location. 2 Cookoffs, 1 Weekend!!
Jul 19, 2009-003 - Staples, TX CASI. On The River Cookoff. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 1 PM turn-in, entry fee $18 unless prepaid. Contact Larry 512-353-8895.
Jul 19, 2009-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 annual chili cookoff at American Legion Post 169, 4605 Lakeshore Dr. Cookoff charity College Scholarship Fund. Entry fee - $20 CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in time - 1:00 pm. Saturday meal for cooks. RV parking, no hookups, can cook inside if bad weather. See cookoff at Post 120 on July 18, 2009 next door. Contact person - Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171, Wichita Falls, TX. 76305-2217 Phone 940-322- 5057, Email saybarley@aol.com
Jul 19, 2009-005 - Lamar, MO CASI. MO-KAN Pod Cookoff. Held at 6th & Truman--Johnson Shop. Charity Mo-Kan Pod. Turn-in time 12.00 PM, High Noon Entry Fee CASI $15.00. Checks Payable to Mo-Kan Pod. Contact Address Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar , Mo 64759. 417-682- 5432. E-mail jrj8@sbcglobal.net. Meat--chili grind. Anyone wanting to cook in this cookoff only please contact Dixie in advance so we can verify having enough cooks to be sanctioned.
As you can see above, there are several automatic qualifying CCOs this weekend in several different areas of the country. Plan on cooking chili this weekend where ever you are!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
From Jackie Grose:
From the West Tawakoni, TX, Amvets Men's Charity CCO 7-11-09
24 CASI Chili Cooks
1. Danny Strune--Ennis, TX
2. Jean Skinner--Telephone, TX
3. Carol West--Telephone, TX
4. Shirley Sexton--Dallas, TX
5. Shanin Fulton--Telephone, TX
6. Spud Griffin--Arp, TX
7. Pryor Gowins--Emory, TX
8. David Whitehead--Dallas, TX
9. Paul Seastrunk--Garland, TX
10. Bill Lester--Garland, TX
Show
1 . Old Red "76"--Spud griffin --Arp, TX
2. Fliped Out--Shanin Fulton--Telephone, TX
3. Jail House--Pryor Gowins--Ennis, TX
Beans
1. Mark Sanders--Ennis, TX
2. Vicki Sanders--Ennis, TX
3. Glen Horne--Shreveport, LA
Let's have a CHILI GREAT TIME!
2 Day CASI Chili & Bean Cookoff
Sat. Sept 5th & Sun. Sept 6th
BUY TICKETS TODAY.
From the West Tawakoni, TX, Amvets Men's Charity CCO 7-11-09
24 CASI Chili Cooks
1. Danny Strune--Ennis, TX
2. Jean Skinner--Telephone, TX
3. Carol West--Telephone, TX
4. Shirley Sexton--Dallas, TX
5. Shanin Fulton--Telephone, TX
6. Spud Griffin--Arp, TX
7. Pryor Gowins--Emory, TX
8. David Whitehead--Dallas, TX
9. Paul Seastrunk--Garland, TX
10. Bill Lester--Garland, TX
Show
1 . Old Red "76"--Spud griffin --Arp, TX
2. Fliped Out--Shanin Fulton--Telephone, TX
3. Jail House--Pryor Gowins--Ennis, TX
Beans
1. Mark Sanders--Ennis, TX
2. Vicki Sanders--Ennis, TX
3. Glen Horne--Shreveport, LA
Let's have a CHILI GREAT TIME!
2 Day CASI Chili & Bean Cookoff
Sat. Sept 5th & Sun. Sept 6th
BUY TICKETS TODAY.
Come have a GREAT TIME!
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
I am doing a quick post today because it will be late tomorrow before I do another post.
From Tonya Jester:
Check out our new website… www.indianapepperpod.webs.com
It’s still under construction but some pages are complete. I am working on setting it up so your annual POD renewals can be done online and paid thru PayPal.
Also, I can set-up a ‘store’ if we have items to sell.
In order to use the blog, you will need to become a member – which the blog page works but is still somewhat under construction.
Since this is a free website, I am limited on what we can/cannot do. And also space.
NOTE: I will either post late tomorrow evening or again on Tuesday. I hope all of you have had a GREAT
Weekend. It has been extremely hot here in West Texas.
From Tonya Jester:
Check out our new website… www.indianapepperpod.webs.com
It’s still under construction but some pages are complete. I am working on setting it up so your annual POD renewals can be done online and paid thru PayPal.
Also, I can set-up a ‘store’ if we have items to sell.
In order to use the blog, you will need to become a member – which the blog page works but is still somewhat under construction.
Since this is a free website, I am limited on what we can/cannot do. And also space.
NOTE: I will either post late tomorrow evening or again on Tuesday. I hope all of you have had a GREAT
Weekend. It has been extremely hot here in West Texas.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
It's Friday and time to prepare for the weekend. If you want to cook chili this weekend, there are lots of places to chose from. I'm not sure you will need to use a stove to cook your chili if you are doing it in West Texas. At 105, I think you can probably cook your chili on the sidewalk.
Congratulations to Herb Ross. Last weekend he qualified for TICC. Herb is 98 and as far as we can tell, he is the oldest cook to have ever qualified for TICC. WAY TO GO HERB!
From Tonya Jester:
This next weekend, July 18th and 19th, Indianapolis is hosting back-to-back cookoffs…
Saturday, July 18 – Country Inn Chili and Ribs CCO
Sunday, July 19 – Indiana Pepper Pod Annual CCO
On Saturday, we will be hosting special guests…John Dillinger’s family and Carol Sissom, the author of “Banking with Dillinger” (www.carolsissom.com). We might even convince them to cook or judge.
How did this come about, you ask…well, last night, we went to one of their book signings. Darin works with Mike Thompson (Dillinger’s nephew). Mike’s mom (Frances) is John’s sister.
After sitting and chatting for a while, we thought it would be a unique opportunity for all and invited Carol and the “Dillinger Gang” (as the family refers to themselves) to set-up a book signing at the cookoff.
For those of you who are not from around here and are wondering “why Dillinger?”, his homestead is in Mooresville, IN, about 6 miles straight down the road from the cookoff site.
I grew up in this area and the locals did not see Dillinger as “Public Enemy No. 1” but as a celebrity with a big heart.
NOTE: Thanks to all of the Pods that have already completed their annual report and have returned it to me. This is allowing me adequate time to process the information and make sure that your report is complete and you are ready to be seated at the Great Pepper's Meeting.
Have a GREAT WEEKEND. Cook lots of chili. May there be lots of winners. And above all, try to stay COOL.
Congratulations to Herb Ross. Last weekend he qualified for TICC. Herb is 98 and as far as we can tell, he is the oldest cook to have ever qualified for TICC. WAY TO GO HERB!
From Tonya Jester:
This next weekend, July 18th and 19th, Indianapolis is hosting back-to-back cookoffs…
Saturday, July 18 – Country Inn Chili and Ribs CCO
Sunday, July 19 – Indiana Pepper Pod Annual CCO
On Saturday, we will be hosting special guests…John Dillinger’s family and Carol Sissom, the author of “Banking with Dillinger” (www.carolsissom.com). We might even convince them to cook or judge.
How did this come about, you ask…well, last night, we went to one of their book signings. Darin works with Mike Thompson (Dillinger’s nephew). Mike’s mom (Frances) is John’s sister.
After sitting and chatting for a while, we thought it would be a unique opportunity for all and invited Carol and the “Dillinger Gang” (as the family refers to themselves) to set-up a book signing at the cookoff.
For those of you who are not from around here and are wondering “why Dillinger?”, his homestead is in Mooresville, IN, about 6 miles straight down the road from the cookoff site.
I grew up in this area and the locals did not see Dillinger as “Public Enemy No. 1” but as a celebrity with a big heart.
NOTE: Thanks to all of the Pods that have already completed their annual report and have returned it to me. This is allowing me adequate time to process the information and make sure that your report is complete and you are ready to be seated at the Great Pepper's Meeting.
Have a GREAT WEEKEND. Cook lots of chili. May there be lots of winners. And above all, try to stay COOL.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
From Elton & Norma Homesley
Once again Marathon hosted a wonderful Fourth of July double-header cookoff. The weather cooperated for the fourth year out of the five years these cookoffs have been held. We had low 90's for a short time on Saturday afternoon and then the clouds moved in and the temperature dropped into the 70's. Sunday remained in the 70's all day.
The Marathon community and the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department were great hosts and we appreciate all that they do. Daniel Eaton, MVFD Chief and his crew hosted a stew and burrito supper on Friday evening at the Marathon Motel & RV Park. Saturday night Craig Carter entertained at a dance at the Post and the MVFD provided shuttle service to and from town out to this wonderful park with its spring fed creek and big pecan trees.
Thirty four cooks showed up for each of the two cookoffs. The MVFD and Marathon Community Library along with Norma and I wish to thank them all for making the trip. A very large thank you to the Black Gold Pod and especially Dave Boone for all that was done to keep the cookoff on the proper track and making sure that everything ran smoothly, "It did!". It was great to see Ken Large come out for a visit on Saturday. A very special Thanks goes to Lloyd Goldwire for the two bronze trophies.
We would also like to extend recognition and acknowledge the four cooks we had participate from Marathon (five counting Norma). Another person to be recognized is Jim Stateczny who brought his B-B-Q pit over and cooked hot dogs and hamburgers both days for the crowd collecting donations of over $200 for the MVFD. Thanks Jim!
Most importantly, we wish to recognize Boomer Kingston for coming over to be our Emcee on Saturday and Marathon's very own Linda for doing the deed on Sunday. Boomer has now been our Emcee for all of the five years - A Big Superlative "Thank You! Boomer"...
Results for 7/4/2009 (Saturday's) "Cowboy CCO" - 34 cooks
CHILI:
10th place Ken Shotwell - Kendalia, Texas
9th place Dave Boone - Odessa, Texas
8th place Maxine Reed - Houston, Texas
7th place Margarett Lopez - Pampa, Texas
6th place Tim LaLanne - Pipe Creek, Texas
5th place Paul Mulkey - Hobbs, New Mexico
4th place Nancy Coultas - Tucson, Arizona
3rd place Debbie LaLanne - Pipe Creek, Texas
2nd place Shirley Stateczny - Comfort (and Alpine), Texas
1st place (Winner of the Bronze Cowboy Hat Trophy) Barbara C. Taylor - Terlingua, Texas
SHOW:
3rd place Rosalinda Crase - Marathon, Texas
2nd place Kelly Draper, Tahoka, Texas
1st place King James & the Misfits (Jim Stateczny) - Comfort, Texas
Results for 7/5/2009 (Sunday's) "Mustang CCO" - 34 cooks
CHILI:
10th place Ken Shotwell (again) - Kendalia, Texas
9th place Myrl Coultas - Tucson, Arizona
8th place Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, Texas
7th place Nancy Coultas - Tucson, Arizona
6th place Karen Bains - Rankin, Texas
5th place Betty Ramirez - Marathon, Texas
4th place Mary Ellen Gillen - San Antonio, Texas
3rd place Norma Homesley - Manchaca (and Marathon), Texas [and qualified]
2nd place Tom Cook - Marble Falls, Texas
1st place (Winner of the Bronze Running Mustang Trophy) Maxine Reed - Houston, Texas
SHOW:
3rd place Unknown
2nd place Unknown
1st place King James & the Misfits (Jim Stateczny) - Comfort, Texas
From Ken Peach:
Sorry but the promoter of the chili cookoff on 25 Jul in Castle Rock, WA has cancelled the event.
From Junior Johnson
2009 MO State CCO Info
Thanks to the many that have called about the 2009 MO State CCO and their indications of coming and wanting more info. Thru the means of this column maybe I can touch more people and you as the cook and reader might pass this along also.
The CCO will be held Saturday July 18th in the Moore Pavilion which is a Large Morton Metal Building with electricity / just off the Northeast Corner of the Lamar Square. We will share the Pavilion with the Area Farmers for part of the morning, they will be selling all those Fresh Farm Veggies, and the Amish settlement will be selling Home Made Bakery Goods. Merchants from the 4 state area have donated many large items for a Public Raffle & Silent Auction.
Several spoke of bringing a Motor Home, and if we had a RV Park and if they could cook beside their Motor Home. The answer being Yes / Yes / Yes.
I just came from a meeting with City Officials this evening and Motor Homes are more then welcome in the City RV Park. The RV Park is located in the Northwest corner of the 25 acre city park / easy access in and out. Electrical & Dump hook-ups are available or you can just pull in and park. The park also has spaces for Pull Behind Pop Ups and Tents. There is NO CHARGE for the use of the area, the only things the city ask for a donation of $10.00 if you stay over 2 days.
If you are coming and will be driving a Motor Home I DO NEED TO KNOW IN ADVANCE TO SCHEDULE PARKING FOR SATURDAY @ THE CCO. Motor Homes will be lined along the South & West Sides of the Moore Pavilion, you will have plenty of room / level asphalt paving / and electrical outlets. Motor Homes will enter the CCO from Poplar St. Anyone that does not have a pull behind and needs transportation while you are in Lamar it will be provided. As we will be on City Property and across the street from a Large Church QT all Alcoholic Beverages (as all good chili cooks do) and all Pets Must Be On A Leash. Health Department says we have to have Canopy's because of the Pigeons.
A large Cooks & Sponsor Appreciation Party will be held Friday Night @ JR's Northfork Ranch starting Mid Afternoon till ??? JR's ranch is located just about a mile North of our detail shop. Signs will point the way.
We would like for all that can attend to try and make it as every thing raised during this 3 days will go to The St. Mary's Catholic Church Rebuilding Fund. St Mary's was a 105 year old land mark that was destroyed by Arson set be a 19 year old kid on METH. Feel free to call for additional information, Dixie Johnson / 417 / 682 / 5432 or e-mail me @ jrj8@sbcglobal.net.
In addition to the above information about the Missouri State CCO:
Rosary will be recited Friday Night the 17th & Mass
will be offered for Russ Harriman on Saturday Night the 18th.
Once again Marathon hosted a wonderful Fourth of July double-header cookoff. The weather cooperated for the fourth year out of the five years these cookoffs have been held. We had low 90's for a short time on Saturday afternoon and then the clouds moved in and the temperature dropped into the 70's. Sunday remained in the 70's all day.
The Marathon community and the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department were great hosts and we appreciate all that they do. Daniel Eaton, MVFD Chief and his crew hosted a stew and burrito supper on Friday evening at the Marathon Motel & RV Park. Saturday night Craig Carter entertained at a dance at the Post and the MVFD provided shuttle service to and from town out to this wonderful park with its spring fed creek and big pecan trees.
Thirty four cooks showed up for each of the two cookoffs. The MVFD and Marathon Community Library along with Norma and I wish to thank them all for making the trip. A very large thank you to the Black Gold Pod and especially Dave Boone for all that was done to keep the cookoff on the proper track and making sure that everything ran smoothly, "It did!". It was great to see Ken Large come out for a visit on Saturday. A very special Thanks goes to Lloyd Goldwire for the two bronze trophies.
We would also like to extend recognition and acknowledge the four cooks we had participate from Marathon (five counting Norma). Another person to be recognized is Jim Stateczny who brought his B-B-Q pit over and cooked hot dogs and hamburgers both days for the crowd collecting donations of over $200 for the MVFD. Thanks Jim!
Most importantly, we wish to recognize Boomer Kingston for coming over to be our Emcee on Saturday and Marathon's very own Linda for doing the deed on Sunday. Boomer has now been our Emcee for all of the five years - A Big Superlative "Thank You! Boomer"...
Results for 7/4/2009 (Saturday's) "Cowboy CCO" - 34 cooks
CHILI:
10th place Ken Shotwell - Kendalia, Texas
9th place Dave Boone - Odessa, Texas
8th place Maxine Reed - Houston, Texas
7th place Margarett Lopez - Pampa, Texas
6th place Tim LaLanne - Pipe Creek, Texas
5th place Paul Mulkey - Hobbs, New Mexico
4th place Nancy Coultas - Tucson, Arizona
3rd place Debbie LaLanne - Pipe Creek, Texas
2nd place Shirley Stateczny - Comfort (and Alpine), Texas
1st place (Winner of the Bronze Cowboy Hat Trophy) Barbara C. Taylor - Terlingua, Texas
SHOW:
3rd place Rosalinda Crase - Marathon, Texas
2nd place Kelly Draper, Tahoka, Texas
1st place King James & the Misfits (Jim Stateczny) - Comfort, Texas
Results for 7/5/2009 (Sunday's) "Mustang CCO" - 34 cooks
CHILI:
10th place Ken Shotwell (again) - Kendalia, Texas
9th place Myrl Coultas - Tucson, Arizona
8th place Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, Texas
7th place Nancy Coultas - Tucson, Arizona
6th place Karen Bains - Rankin, Texas
5th place Betty Ramirez - Marathon, Texas
4th place Mary Ellen Gillen - San Antonio, Texas
3rd place Norma Homesley - Manchaca (and Marathon), Texas [and qualified]
2nd place Tom Cook - Marble Falls, Texas
1st place (Winner of the Bronze Running Mustang Trophy) Maxine Reed - Houston, Texas
SHOW:
3rd place Unknown
2nd place Unknown
1st place King James & the Misfits (Jim Stateczny) - Comfort, Texas
From Ken Peach:
Sorry but the promoter of the chili cookoff on 25 Jul in Castle Rock, WA has cancelled the event.
From Junior Johnson
2009 MO State CCO Info
Thanks to the many that have called about the 2009 MO State CCO and their indications of coming and wanting more info. Thru the means of this column maybe I can touch more people and you as the cook and reader might pass this along also.
The CCO will be held Saturday July 18th in the Moore Pavilion which is a Large Morton Metal Building with electricity / just off the Northeast Corner of the Lamar Square. We will share the Pavilion with the Area Farmers for part of the morning, they will be selling all those Fresh Farm Veggies, and the Amish settlement will be selling Home Made Bakery Goods. Merchants from the 4 state area have donated many large items for a Public Raffle & Silent Auction.
Several spoke of bringing a Motor Home, and if we had a RV Park and if they could cook beside their Motor Home. The answer being Yes / Yes / Yes.
I just came from a meeting with City Officials this evening and Motor Homes are more then welcome in the City RV Park. The RV Park is located in the Northwest corner of the 25 acre city park / easy access in and out. Electrical & Dump hook-ups are available or you can just pull in and park. The park also has spaces for Pull Behind Pop Ups and Tents. There is NO CHARGE for the use of the area, the only things the city ask for a donation of $10.00 if you stay over 2 days.
If you are coming and will be driving a Motor Home I DO NEED TO KNOW IN ADVANCE TO SCHEDULE PARKING FOR SATURDAY @ THE CCO. Motor Homes will be lined along the South & West Sides of the Moore Pavilion, you will have plenty of room / level asphalt paving / and electrical outlets. Motor Homes will enter the CCO from Poplar St. Anyone that does not have a pull behind and needs transportation while you are in Lamar it will be provided. As we will be on City Property and across the street from a Large Church QT all Alcoholic Beverages (as all good chili cooks do) and all Pets Must Be On A Leash. Health Department says we have to have Canopy's because of the Pigeons.
A large Cooks & Sponsor Appreciation Party will be held Friday Night @ JR's Northfork Ranch starting Mid Afternoon till ??? JR's ranch is located just about a mile North of our detail shop. Signs will point the way.
We would like for all that can attend to try and make it as every thing raised during this 3 days will go to The St. Mary's Catholic Church Rebuilding Fund. St Mary's was a 105 year old land mark that was destroyed by Arson set be a 19 year old kid on METH. Feel free to call for additional information, Dixie Johnson / 417 / 682 / 5432 or e-mail me @ jrj8@sbcglobal.net.
In addition to the above information about the Missouri State CCO:
Rosary will be recited Friday Night the 17th & Mass
will be offered for Russ Harriman on Saturday Night the 18th.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
I just recieve the following note from Johyne Harriman:
Russ died yesterday afternoon. I believe he recognized that he received Last Rites and I was able to hold him as he left. Russ was surrounded by friends (as he always was). Please remember him in your prayers.
I want to give a BIG thanks to all of those pods who have already sent me their Annual Reports. I am getting them recorded and will contact each Great Pepper if I need more information. I am hoping by August 15, that every Pod has sent me their report and that they are all complete so that I will not have to use the Credentials Committee to determine any actions. If you need assistance or have questions, be sure to contact me.
Speaking of Committees, the CASI Bylaws identify 5 Special Committees whose purpose is to handle specific portions of CASI Business. Those 5 Committees are the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Governance Committee, Public Relations Committee and the Events Committee. There are several other committees that have been appointed to assist the Board with other activities. There is the Rule Committee, Nominations Committee and the Credentials Committee. We thank those people who have volunteered their time to work on these committees. Those committees and their members can be found in the CIS system in the CASI Organization Groups.
It's already Wednesday and it is time for me to post the CCOs for this weekend. Note that there are several CCOs this weekend that are automatic qualifiers. Win one of those and it is a quick way to qualify for TICC which is just around the corner.
Jul 11, 2009-001 - McDade, TX CASI. 8th Annual Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18. Turn in 3:00PM. Charity American Heart Association. Cooks meal Friday night @ 7:30. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI cookoff next day same location. RV hookups & rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball & Petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub & rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club, (clothing optional for chili cooks). For hookups & reservation contact Debra toll free 866-705- 5978 or info@starranch.net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.
Jul 11, 2009-002 - Gering, NE CASI. 23rd Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee $20 for CASI red. Entry fee $7.50 for dry beans, beef and green. Turn-in 2:15 PM red, 2:30 PM dry beans, 2:45 PM green, 3:00 PM beef. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks party at The Oregon Trail Building 1125 J st in Gering starts at 6 PM. Parade, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 69361. Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home:308-635-7852 Cell: 308-672-3502, e-mail; khab@charter.net, Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293 e-mail ill@gvpman.com
Jul 11, 2009-003 - Schertz, TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road 78, Schertz VFW Post 8315. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Voice of Democracy Scholarships. Make check payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658- 6765. See cookoff next day.
Jul 11, 2009-004 - Odessa, TX CASI. American Legion Post 430 Cookoff. For Boys State, at 8th and Pueblo Entry fee $20.00. Turn-in 2 PM. For info call Keith Coffman 432- 376-9093.
Jul 11, 2009-005 - Bloomfield, IA CASI. 5th Annual Chili Cookoff located in Davis County Fair Grounds. Benefits Davis county 4H. Turn in 12:00 noon, Entry Fee $20.00. Salsa contest $5:00 Turn in 11:00 AM. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson Phone 641-684- 4525 0r Cell 641-455-9210.
Jul 11, 2009-006 - Oklahoma City, OK CASI. Oklahoma State Cookoff. Held at Elks Lodge, 5600 N Tulsa Drive. Turn-in 2 PM entry $25.00. Chili grind only Jr. Division Entry $10.00 Turn in - 1:00pm same charity Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689. Joe Spears 405-650-3354 E-mail joespookyj@aol.com. RV parking no hookups. Friday night cooks party. Donell's 50th Birthday Friday night, come party with us. Automatic Qualifier for TICC
Jul 11, 2009-007 - West Tawakoni ,TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets.
Jul 11, 2009-008 - Conway, AR CASI. CAP-CASI Pod Cookoff and Elections Held at Eagles Park on Lake Conway Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 pm. Make checks payable to CAP-CASI. Pod election after cookoff results. Camping available and motorhome hookups and dump. Onsite showers. Contact Richard Jones 8325 Barrett Rd. Roland,AR. 72135 or call 501-868-8206. Call for directions. richardjones55@aol .com.
Jul 11, 2009-009 - Shannon, IL CASI. Illinois State BBQ Behind the the Fence Chili Cookoff, held in Town Park. Benefits Shannon Lions Club. Entry fee $18,turn-in 2 PM. Site opens 8 AM. Cooks Meeting at 10 AM. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod. There will be overnight camping. Contact Kathy Martin, 6206 Crescent Dr, Huntley, IL 60142. Phone 815-245-0099. BBQ cooks see www.ilstatebbqchampionship.com for more information. Email Kathy kemartin@foxvalley.net.
Jul 11, 2009-010 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Fun in the Sun Cookoff. Elks Lodge Fun in the Sun Cookoff. Held at the Elks Lodge 932 Clyde around the pool. Chili entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Benefits special needs children. Contact Pam Gonzalez at 806-373-9292, 806- 359-8469. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 12, 2009-001 - McDade, TX CASI. Next Day Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left onto Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18., turn in 12 noon. Benefits Rose Cancer Foundation. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cookoff previous day, same location. RV hookup & rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball, Petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub & rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club. (Clothes optional for chili cooks). For hookups & reservations contact Debra toll free 866-705-5978 or info@starranch.net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.
Jul 12, 2009-002 - Schertz, TX CASI. Sunday Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road 78, Schertz VFW Post 8315. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Benefits Youth Activities. Contact C W Reese 210-658-6765.
Jul 12, 2009-003 - Oklahoma City, OK CASI. Oklahoma Womens State CCO. At Elks Lodge, 5600 N Tulsa Dr. Benefits C.A.R.E. Turn in 1 PM. Entry fee $25.00, Chili Grind Only. Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689. Joe Spears 405-650- 3354 e-mail joespookyj@aol.com See CCO day before. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
Jul 12, 2009-004 - Oklahoma City, OK CASI. Oklahoma Men's State CCO. At Elks Lodge, 5600 N Tulsa Dr. Turn in 1:00 pm entry fee $25, Chili Grind Only. Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689 Joe Spears 405-650-3354, joespookyj@ aol.com See CCO day before. Benefits City Rescue Mission. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
Russ died yesterday afternoon. I believe he recognized that he received Last Rites and I was able to hold him as he left. Russ was surrounded by friends (as he always was). Please remember him in your prayers.
I want to give a BIG thanks to all of those pods who have already sent me their Annual Reports. I am getting them recorded and will contact each Great Pepper if I need more information. I am hoping by August 15, that every Pod has sent me their report and that they are all complete so that I will not have to use the Credentials Committee to determine any actions. If you need assistance or have questions, be sure to contact me.
Speaking of Committees, the CASI Bylaws identify 5 Special Committees whose purpose is to handle specific portions of CASI Business. Those 5 Committees are the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Governance Committee, Public Relations Committee and the Events Committee. There are several other committees that have been appointed to assist the Board with other activities. There is the Rule Committee, Nominations Committee and the Credentials Committee. We thank those people who have volunteered their time to work on these committees. Those committees and their members can be found in the CIS system in the CASI Organization Groups.
It's already Wednesday and it is time for me to post the CCOs for this weekend. Note that there are several CCOs this weekend that are automatic qualifiers. Win one of those and it is a quick way to qualify for TICC which is just around the corner.
Jul 11, 2009-001 - McDade, TX CASI. 8th Annual Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18. Turn in 3:00PM. Charity American Heart Association. Cooks meal Friday night @ 7:30. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI cookoff next day same location. RV hookups & rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball & Petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub & rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club, (clothing optional for chili cooks). For hookups & reservation contact Debra toll free 866-705- 5978 or info@starranch.net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.
Jul 11, 2009-002 - Gering, NE CASI. 23rd Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee $20 for CASI red. Entry fee $7.50 for dry beans, beef and green. Turn-in 2:15 PM red, 2:30 PM dry beans, 2:45 PM green, 3:00 PM beef. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks party at The Oregon Trail Building 1125 J st in Gering starts at 6 PM. Parade, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 69361. Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home:308-635-7852 Cell: 308-672-3502, e-mail; khab@charter.net, Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293 e-mail ill@gvpman.com
Jul 11, 2009-003 - Schertz, TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road 78, Schertz VFW Post 8315. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Voice of Democracy Scholarships. Make check payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658- 6765. See cookoff next day.
Jul 11, 2009-004 - Odessa, TX CASI. American Legion Post 430 Cookoff. For Boys State, at 8th and Pueblo Entry fee $20.00. Turn-in 2 PM. For info call Keith Coffman 432- 376-9093.
Jul 11, 2009-005 - Bloomfield, IA CASI. 5th Annual Chili Cookoff located in Davis County Fair Grounds. Benefits Davis county 4H. Turn in 12:00 noon, Entry Fee $20.00. Salsa contest $5:00 Turn in 11:00 AM. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson Phone 641-684- 4525 0r Cell 641-455-9210.
Jul 11, 2009-006 - Oklahoma City, OK CASI. Oklahoma State Cookoff. Held at Elks Lodge, 5600 N Tulsa Drive. Turn-in 2 PM entry $25.00. Chili grind only Jr. Division Entry $10.00 Turn in - 1:00pm same charity Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689. Joe Spears 405-650-3354 E-mail joespookyj@aol.com. RV parking no hookups. Friday night cooks party. Donell's 50th Birthday Friday night, come party with us. Automatic Qualifier for TICC
Jul 11, 2009-007 - West Tawakoni ,TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets.
Jul 11, 2009-008 - Conway, AR CASI. CAP-CASI Pod Cookoff and Elections Held at Eagles Park on Lake Conway Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 pm. Make checks payable to CAP-CASI. Pod election after cookoff results. Camping available and motorhome hookups and dump. Onsite showers. Contact Richard Jones 8325 Barrett Rd. Roland,AR. 72135 or call 501-868-8206. Call for directions. richardjones55@aol .com.
Jul 11, 2009-009 - Shannon, IL CASI. Illinois State BBQ Behind the the Fence Chili Cookoff, held in Town Park. Benefits Shannon Lions Club. Entry fee $18,turn-in 2 PM. Site opens 8 AM. Cooks Meeting at 10 AM. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod. There will be overnight camping. Contact Kathy Martin, 6206 Crescent Dr, Huntley, IL 60142. Phone 815-245-0099. BBQ cooks see www.ilstatebbqchampionship.com for more information. Email Kathy kemartin@foxvalley.net.
Jul 11, 2009-010 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Fun in the Sun Cookoff. Elks Lodge Fun in the Sun Cookoff. Held at the Elks Lodge 932 Clyde around the pool. Chili entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Benefits special needs children. Contact Pam Gonzalez at 806-373-9292, 806- 359-8469. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 12, 2009-001 - McDade, TX CASI. Next Day Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left onto Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18., turn in 12 noon. Benefits Rose Cancer Foundation. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cookoff previous day, same location. RV hookup & rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball, Petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub & rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club. (Clothes optional for chili cooks). For hookups & reservations contact Debra toll free 866-705-5978 or info@starranch.net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.
Jul 12, 2009-002 - Schertz, TX CASI. Sunday Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Road 78, Schertz VFW Post 8315. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Benefits Youth Activities. Contact C W Reese 210-658-6765.
Jul 12, 2009-003 - Oklahoma City, OK CASI. Oklahoma Womens State CCO. At Elks Lodge, 5600 N Tulsa Dr. Benefits C.A.R.E. Turn in 1 PM. Entry fee $25.00, Chili Grind Only. Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689. Joe Spears 405-650- 3354 e-mail joespookyj@aol.com See CCO day before. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
Jul 12, 2009-004 - Oklahoma City, OK CASI. Oklahoma Men's State CCO. At Elks Lodge, 5600 N Tulsa Dr. Turn in 1:00 pm entry fee $25, Chili Grind Only. Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689 Joe Spears 405-650-3354, joespookyj@ aol.com See CCO day before. Benefits City Rescue Mission. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
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