Wednesday, September 23, 2009

From Mayo Blair:


Ordering SPORTS CHAIRS once again per a few of you requesting them.....They can be delivered to TICC

$45.00 EACH Includes shipping

RED - NAVY BLUE - FOREST GREEN -
BLACK - PURPLE AND CAMOFLAUGE

Will have them in Houston by the middle of October if you want to pick them up here or we will deliver them to TICC.

If you have an order for 10, I can have them shipped to your address.

Please email me with your order as soon as possible and mail check in advance by Oct 1st.

Thanks,
Mayo Blair
5122 Autumn Forest Dr
Houston, Tx 77091



From Kelly Brignon:

“Still chasing those stubborn last few points? Come out to the NOW Pod’s 1st Annual Last Chance Cook Off held at the KJT Hall located at 1216 S. Paris in Ennis. Chili and Bean turn in is High Noon and entry fee for chili is $18 and $10 for beans. Chili Grind Only. Plenty of RV Parking, no hook ups. For information and/or directions, please contact Kelly Brignon at 469.628.8840 or kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net. Benefits the KJT Youth Group. Hope to see you there!”



Just another Tequila Rose Moment at the Great Pepper's Meeting





TICC NOTE: Remember if you or someone you know would like to have an invitation to Judge at TICC this year, please send the name and address to Renee Moore at rmoore@gulfshoresal.gov. We need judges!


Again this year at TICC on Saturday there will be a Photo Op for Past TICC winners. Also this year, there will be a Photo Op for Past CASI Board Members. Please if you are in one of those categories be prepared to be at the front of the stage just before announcements. We will need to do this quickly so that we can move on to the announcements.


Bill Pierson and his Illinois group will be serving chili to visitors who would like to taste some chili and are not going to be judges. This is being done by request of many of our visitors who say that they have attended the largest Terlingua International Chili Cookoff and left with out even a taste of chili. This will be a trial. Please save your extra chili for this group. Also, they will collect any leftover chili from this CCO.

From Darin Jester:

Was interviewed by the Indianapolis Star who was doing an article "Chili"and local CCO's. Thought I'd share it you ya'll. See ya in Terlingua. To review this article go to the following: Article Title: Chili gets attention from area wineriesTo view the contents on www.indystar.com, go to: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090923/LIVING07/909230304


It is Wednesday and it is the last weekend of the chili year. "It's now or never" for this year's points. There are a lot of CCO's this weekend where you can chase those last points. Please NOTE that the CCO at Johnson City, TX has been CANCELLED. This was a 2 day event. It is still in the Upcomings as being held. There are also 2 CCOs on Wednesday Sept 30 which is the very last day to get point for 2008-2009 Chili Year.


Sep 25, 2009-001 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Last Ditch Back to Backs. Last Ditch Back to Backs-Friday. Benefits Socks for Soldiers Bring your favorite snack for Pot Luck. Entry Fee $20.00 Turn In- 8:30 PM. 517 W. 48th Amarillo, TX Contact for both cook-offs, Susan Campbell 806-358-3576. Saturday cookoff next day.



Sep 26, 2009-001 - Columbus, NM CASI. Poncho Villa Last Chance CCO Held at South End of Poncho Villa State Park. RV spaces with hook- ups are available in the park on a "first come, first served" basis, $14.00 per night. Lodging is available at Martha's Bed and Breakfast, 575-531-2467 and at Hacienda De Villa, 575-531-2711. For info on the park, call 575- 531-2711. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. Entry fee $20 Turn-in 2 PM. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449- 4064. t.chaney@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Benefits Friends of Poncho Villa Park.



Sep 26, 2009-002 - Mineral Wells, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion BBQ & Chili Cookoff. Held at American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion Dr. From intersection of Hwy 180, Hubbard St, and Hwy 281, Oak Ave, travel west on 180 to the west city park. Turn right on American Legion Dr. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Sons of the American Legion charities. Jackpot Pinto Beans $10, 100% pay back. Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, 1/2 Jointed Chicken $75 for one or all BBQ categories, 80% pay back. Turn-in Jackpot Beans 11 AM, Chicken Noon, Ribs 1 PM, all Chili and Brisket at 2 PM. Contact Roger Hensley 817-357-2574 leave message.



Sep 26, 2009-003 - Hobbs, NM CASI. United Way Chili Fest Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping available. This is a 2 Day CCO. Day 1 benefits: United Way. CASI Chili Entry Fee $18; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MST. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookups Reservation call 575-391- 2900



Sep 26, 2009-004 - West Memphis, AR CASI. Main Street Chillin on Broadway CASI cookoff will be held at Regions Plaza in West Memphis AR. Contact Leigh Ann Hastings 870- 735-8814 or Toby Steele 870-735- 2850. Turn in time is 2:00 pm. There will be limited RV parking begining Friday Nite after 7:00 pm. Email arkpedler@hotmail.com



Sep 26, 2009-005 - Johnson City, TX CANCELLED



Sep 26, 2009-006 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Last Ditch Back to Backs. Last Ditch Back to Backs-Saturday Held at 517 W. 48th St. Benefits Susan G. Komen Research. Entry Fee- $20.00 Turn-In 2:00 PM Contact for both cook-offs, Susan Campbell 806-358-3576. See Friday night cookoff also.



Sep 26, 2009-007 - Jacksonville, TX CASI. Cherokee County Cookoff. Held at Cherokee County Expo Center on the South Loop. Open meat, entry $20, turn-in 1:00, benefits Lake Palestine Volunteer Fire Department. Limited parking, no hook-ups. Large pavilion to cook under along with Classic Car Show. Pre-registration preferred, contact Mike Avis, 903-954-0413; Jerrie Avis, 903-954-0479; also dreamcook1@live.com.



Sep 26, 2009-008 - Hurst, TX CASI. Quien Sabe Cookoff. Cancelled.



Sep 26, 2009-009 - Seguin, TX CASI. Omega Tau Charity Chili Cook Off Held on a Street in town center. Around the cookoff will be a trade fair featuring live music and shopping. The Omega Tau fraternity of Texas Lutheran University is asking all the chili fanatics of the the southwest and abroad to support us in our most ambitious endeavor. We seek to provide a substantial donation to the Seguin Youth Services which provides guidance, support, and positive social outlets to at risk and under privileged students in Seguin ISD. The gentlemen of Omega Tau also seek to make a reasonable donation to the Michael T. Raetzsch Scholarship Fund and the Omega Tau Endowment Scholarship, both of which will provide Texas Lutheran University students with financial assistance in their pursuit of higher education. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1:30 PM. Make checks payable to William Manning. Contact Austin Manning 281-414- 8555. wamanning@tlu.edu.



Sep 26, 2009-010 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Last Chance Chili CCO. Held at Chuck & Dorothy Spishock - 5605 Jeffery CASI - Chili Grind Only Turn-in 2:00PM. Entry: $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TBAACO - Laura Recovery Center and other local Charities. For Info: Contact Chuck @ spacecitypod@comcast.net or Chuck: 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059.



Sep 26, 2009-011 - Cicero, IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship This is your last chance to get points or an automatic qualifier for TICC. The Indiana State Chili Championship has a NEW LOCATION this year, Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St., Cicero, IN - on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton County. Entry fee $20 Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Other categories include: Jr's, Anything Goes, Fire/Law, Corporate Challenge and Salsa. Make checks payable to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For more information contact Brad Garland, 157 E. Columbine Lane, Westfield, IN 46074 C:317-407- 2670 bradgarland@indy.rr.com or indiana.chili@yahoo.com. Or check out the website at www.indianastatechilichampionship. webs.com.



Sep 26, 2009-012 - DeSoto, KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Club CCO Held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm located just north of K-10 Hwy on Kill Creek Road. Entry fee:$20.00 Turn-in @ noon. Homestyle entry fee is $20.00 with a 12:30 turn-in. Cook both events for $30.00. Benefits the DeSoto Rotary Local Community Projects. Contact: Larry Johnson @816-289-1428 ljohnson@kc.rr.com Robin Stone astone23@kc.rr.com



Sep 26, 2009-013 - Shreveport, LA CASI. American Legion Post #14 Cancelled.



Sep 27, 2009-001 - Ennis, TX CASI. NOW Pod Last Chance CCO Come join us for the 1st Annual NOW Pod Last Chance CCO held at the KJT Hall in Ennis, TX. Entry fee is $18 and turn in time is 12:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the KJT Youth Group. Cook off address is 1216 S. Paris Ennis, TX 75119. Plenty of parking, no RV hook ups. Contact Kelly Brignon at 469.628.8840 or kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net for more information. See you there! Also, 50/50 Beans, $10 entry fee turn-in Noon.



Sep 27, 2009-002 - Hobbs, NM CASI. Last Chance Chili This is a 2 Day CCO See Saturday for more details. Held at Lea County Event Center, Benefits: Eagles Kids Christmas. There will be a 50/50 pot, a Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. Chili Grind Only. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $18; Turn In Time: 12 MST. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookup Reservation call 575 391 2900. katpaul2006@hotmail.com.



Sep 27, 2009-003 - Johnson City, TX CANCELLED


Sep 27, 2009-004 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Last Chance Chili CCO. Held at Chuck and Dorothy Spishock- 5605 Jeffery. CASI - Chili Grind Only Turn-in: 1:00 PM. Entry $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TCBAACO. For Info: Contact Chuck spacecitypod@comcast .net or Chuck:281-802-7034 or Dorothy: 713-724-4059.



Sep 27, 2009-005 - Shreveport, LA CASI. Last Chance Cookoff. Cancelled.



Sep 30, 2009-001 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Elks 2009 Last Chance CCO Held at Garland Duck Creek Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Last chance cookoff for those of you that still want to go to Terlingua. No frills. GRIND ONLY. Just cook , turn-in and hope you are one of the lucky 10 to get points. Chili entry $20 with 8 PM turn in. Such a bargain at such a low price. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge. CCO is for their children's charities. Info contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 or davehewlett@msn.com



Sep 30, 2009-002 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Very Last Chance CCO- Held at Chuck and Dorothy Spishock- 6505 Jeffery CASI-Chili Grind Only Turn-in: 8:00PM. Entry: $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TBAACO. Contact Chuck @ spacecitypod@comcast.net or Chuck 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059.