Friday, May 29, 2009
It's Friday!! Time to decide where to cook this weekend. We are taking a weekend off!
From Tonya Jester:
Ladies that are attending the Illinois Ladies State Open Championship CCO! We will be doing a Rosebud toast so please bring your bottle of Tequila Rose.
NOTE:
On the Annual Report a change needs to be made to VI A. It should read 2008/2009 instead of 2007/2008. Great peppers, please make that change.
I have good response from the Great Peppers and it appears that more than half will use the electronic version and download it and send it back either electronically or by mail. This will save CASI a great deal of money. Thanks for the quick response from everybody.
From Ken Rodd:
Check out the new section of the CASI WEB SITE on the home page called "POD WEB SITES" - look to see if your POD web site is listed - if not send me the link so we can post it.
I have received the first application for the Special Election. It is from Dale Reinecker from the Cowtown Pod. He was great Pepper for the Cowtown Pod in 2006 and 2007. I am including his information.
Here's hoping everybody has a Great Weekend and that the Chili Gods are kind to each one of you.
From Tonya Jester:
Ladies that are attending the Illinois Ladies State Open Championship CCO! We will be doing a Rosebud toast so please bring your bottle of Tequila Rose.
NOTE:
On the Annual Report a change needs to be made to VI A. It should read 2008/2009 instead of 2007/2008. Great peppers, please make that change.
I have good response from the Great Peppers and it appears that more than half will use the electronic version and download it and send it back either electronically or by mail. This will save CASI a great deal of money. Thanks for the quick response from everybody.
From Ken Rodd:
Check out the new section of the CASI WEB SITE on the home page called "POD WEB SITES" - look to see if your POD web site is listed - if not send me the link so we can post it.
I have received the first application for the Special Election. It is from Dale Reinecker from the Cowtown Pod. He was great Pepper for the Cowtown Pod in 2006 and 2007. I am including his information.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
NOTE: I have emailed the Great Pepper's the Annual Pod Report and Great Pepper's Meeting Credential Materials. These also can be found on the CASI web site in the Resource Center under "Official Organizational Documents." The title is "Great Pepper's Meeting - Pod Credentials and Annual Report." This is an effort to reduce the mailing cost of these materials. I have requested a response from each Great Pepper as to whether they will use the electronic documents or if they request a copy be mailed to them. If I do not get a response by June 1, I will mail these materials to those Great Peppers and to those who have requested the documents by mail.
POSTER CONTEST
The Poster Contest has a deadline of June 20. Here are the rules for it:
CASI is looking for a unique, creative design that embodies the essence of TICC and CASI.Artwork must be original and should include bold colors.The dimensions of the two posters will be 18" X 24" and 11" X 17".Submissions do not need to be that size, but they must maintain that proportion. The 11" x 17" poster is an informational poster.
Copies of last years posters will be made available in PDF format upon request.These posters may be used as a guideline for some of the content required in the design.
Winning designs may also be used for souvenir TICC shirts.All entries should include in the title, “43 Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship”, and the date, “November 7, 2009."
It must also list the names of the current Board members and include the CASI logo. Designs may be sent electronically in a standard graphic format (PDF or JPG) or may be a hard copy, suitable for scanning.Pictures of last year’s winners and sponsor logos will be made available and must be added to the poster design before printing.
Changes to the wording and design may be requested by the Board.If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of CASI and the Terlingua International Chili Championship and may or may not be used in any manner CASI desires.
The winning designer will receive credit with their name included on the final product.Submission deadline will be June 20th. Entries must be sent to Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
That's all the news I have for today. Have a Great day.
POSTER CONTEST
The Poster Contest has a deadline of June 20. Here are the rules for it:
Poster Rules and Guidelines
Copies of last years posters will be made available in PDF format upon request.These posters may be used as a guideline for some of the content required in the design.
Winning designs may also be used for souvenir TICC shirts.All entries should include in the title, “43 Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship”, and the date, “November 7, 2009."
It must also list the names of the current Board members and include the CASI logo. Designs may be sent electronically in a standard graphic format (PDF or JPG) or may be a hard copy, suitable for scanning.Pictures of last year’s winners and sponsor logos will be made available and must be added to the poster design before printing.
Changes to the wording and design may be requested by the Board.If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of CASI and the Terlingua International Chili Championship and may or may not be used in any manner CASI desires.
The winning designer will receive credit with their name included on the final product.Submission deadline will be June 20th. Entries must be sent to Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
That's all the news I have for today. Have a Great day.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
GREAT PEPPERS: If you will accept the email version of the annual report, please email me that confirmation by June 1. It will save CASI money because we will not have the expense of copying the report, the envelopes, and the stamps. Thank you to all of you who have responded.
From David Sexton:
From Dave Hewitt:
Well we had another bigger and better than ever Southwest Open Chili Championship! We just knew that since we moved it from North Texas to Southern Oklahoma there would be NO rain!!! Ha. Ha. - we had the rain right in the middle of judging but everyone pulled together and we got the job done! Thank you to all those who helped throughout the weekend, we couldn't do it without judges and volunteers....All in all we helped raise close to $4000 for The Childrens Aide Society!
May 23rd - Southwest Open Chili Championship
137 Chilis Turned In
01. Bruce Stewart, Hurst, TX - Way to Go Bruce
02. Mark Sanders, Ennis, TX
03. Donell Dickerson, Shawnee, Ok
04. Susan Spencer, Irving, TX
05. Cindy Noe, Wichita Falls, TX
06. Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls, TX07. Bucky Seelig, Fredricksburg, TX
08. Alan Dean, Johnson City, TX
09. Dave Hewlett, Murphy, TX
10. Sherree Duncan, North Richland Hills, TX
11. Carolyn Seelig, Fredricksburg, TX
12. Tom Dozier, Irving, TX
13. Ken Rodd, Austin, TX
14. Tim Collier, Snyder, TX
15. Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls, TX
16. Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls, TX
17. Wayne Thomas, Bullard, TX
18. Millie Bingham, Amarillo, TX
19. Renee Jackson, Henrietta, TX
20. Nancy Hewlett, Murphy, TX
21. Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls, TX - Kiss your Sister
Show
01. Renee Jackson, Henrietta, TX
02. T.J. Friedel, Irving, TX
03. Bettie Spears, Shawnee, OK
Traveled the Furtherest - Bruce Smith
May 24th - North of The Brazos Cookoff
81 Chilis Turned In
01. Babs Johnson, Irving, TX
02. Susan Spencer, Irving, TX
03. Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls, TX
04. Kay Lefler, Ennis, TX
05. Delores Sanders, Arlington, TX
06. Connie Collier, Snyder, TX
07. David Manske, Arlington, TX
08. Dru Stewart, Hurst, TX
09. Cindy Noe, Wichita Falls, TX
10. Kenneth Hoepfner, Wichita Falls, TX
Show
01. T.J. Friedel, Irving, TX
02. Bettie Spears, Shawnee, OK
03. Renee Jackson, Henrietta, TX
Thank You to everyone who came out to support our Cookoffs! The weekend was a GREAT SUCCESS! We had a record number of cooks and a good turn out of spectators and tasters. Our very dear friends for Ft Smith, Guy & Erma came over earyly to help us get everything together! Mark & Melissa brought over 2 Motorhomes to provide extra beds for all our Guest. Thanks to all our Friends from Arkansas and Kansas that made the trip over to party with us for the weekend. WHO BTW … KICKED OUR BUTTS IN CHILI!
We had a surprise entertainment show from the Hula Dancers. HUMMMM Yea that was “SPECIAL” There are pictures all over the Facebook. Search for Green Country Chiil. Above are a couple of samples. And what cookoff would be complete with out the “PANTY POLE”? Thanks for that Steve G ! As well as the Midnight ‘+’ Hot Tub Hoppers….. They went from the Neighbors Hot Tub (Jami & Aaron's) to our's blowing circuits on both. EEWWWWW not sure what else they had going, but when we drained ours and it was quite nasty….. Evertt had to scrup the walls, sanitize it, and fill with clean water. Oh Yea, I Can't forget that sometime during that midnight ‘+’ escapade the toliet lid got broken, twice. All I know is when I saw it the next day, the lid was smaller than the toilet. I asked “NO” questions. They all did manage to cook both days.... Don't know how! Our special guest entertaines "Rusty & JIm" put on a really good evening show Saturday Night. They picked and sang through the rain showers. Everyone enhoyed the music.
Now for the results:
Saturday, May 23, 2009…. 29 COOKS
1 – Patti Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
2 – Rheaba Goebel – Van Buren, Ar
3 – Shelly Kroencke, Lenexa, Ks
4 – Dara Hopson, Ft. Smith, Ar
5 – Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, Ks
6 – Mike Barber, Tulsa, Ok
7 – Peggy Velasquez, Mission, Ks
8 – Guy Smith, Ft. Smith, Ar
9- Mike Mayenschein, Owasso, Ok
10 – Debbie Greenlee, Springdale, Ar.
From Dianna Stimson
May 30, 2009-002 - Corsicana, TX CASI. Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I- 45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right onto Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 1PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); Junior division (ages 8-17)entry fee $5.00 turn-in 1PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Fun pet contest at 10am. Benefits the Humane Society of Navarro County. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159, 972-872- 2297, klefler@gaf.com.
May 30, 2009-003 - El Paso. TX CASI. Pod of the Pass Annual POD CCO Held at 5354 Doniphan Drive. Cooks meeting high noon. Entry fee $18 turn-in 4 PM Showmanship will be from 1:00-3:00.There will be a beans and salsa competition. Each entry $5, no rules, turn in for both will be 2 PM. Dry camping available. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397.
May 30, 2009-004 - Eagar, AZ CASI. Happy Tails & Trails Cookoff. Held at the Rodeo Grounds. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Silver Creek Humane Society. Will have craft fair, entertainment on 5/29-5/30, also a live radio remote and motor cycle run on 5/30. Deadline to enter 5/28/09. Brian Olear 20 N Zuni Street, Springerville AZ 85938. Email crashed662000@yahoo.com 928-245- 1648.
May 30, 2009-005 - DeSoto, KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Chili Cook-Off held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm. Located on Kill Creek Road just north of Highway K-10. Entry Fee $20. Turn-in at noon. Homestyle division turn-in at 12:30, entry fee $20.00 or $30.00 for both events. Benefits the Gift of Life Foundation. Contact: Robin Stone, 913-585- 9837 astone@kc.rr.com Or Darrel Zimmerman, 913-209-4446. Make checks payable to DeSoto Rotary.
May 30, 2009-006 - Durham, NC CASI. BullCity Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. at Foster and Hunt Street. Proceeds benefit the Durham Special Olympics. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chili turn-in at noon. We're expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throw- down! Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 a.m.*** Please call or e-mail for more information; adrienneg@ gmail.com, call 919-604-5262 or web at http://www.ncchili.com/.
May 30, 2009-007 - Lebanon, TN CASI. Celtic Country Faire Chili Cookoff. Held at James E Ward Ag Center, Exit 239B on I-40. Benefits Southern STARRS Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Carol Knight 615-444-1383, 615- 449-6676, knight_cj@hotmail.com.
May 30, 2009-008 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Illinois Ladies State Open Championship Held at Zylstra Harley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner of Randall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL. Benefits Living Well Cancer Resource Center. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod, mail to Gloria Molitor, 200 Hunt Club Drive, St. Charles IL 60174. For information call Gloria Molitor, 630-584-2816 Email Cheryl Pierson, chillinipod @comcast.net. Automatic Qualifier For TICC.
May 30, 2009-009 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Illinois Men's State Open Championship Held at Zylstra Harley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner of Randall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL. Benefits Children's Club Courageous. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod, mail to Gloria Molitor, 200 Hunt Club Drive, St. Charles IL 60174. For info call Gloria Molitor, 630- 584-2816. Email Cheryl Pierson at chillinipod@comcast.net. This is an Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
May 31, 2009-001 - Staples, TX CASI. Day After 2nd Annual Community Fund Raiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Enjoy the river, weather permitting. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon only. Due to liability concerns, this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Staples Civic Organization. Cookoff previous day, same location. Friday night cooks meal, Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Mueller 512-357-2779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283, or Karen Reinke 512-357-6227.
From David Sexton:
From Dave Hewitt:
Reminder of the June 13-14 Garland Shriner CCO
Jun 13, 2009-003 - Garland TX CASI. 6th Annual Colder than Hella CCO. Two day cookoff held at Hella Temple. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot beans 50/50 entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Benefits Shriner charities. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $12 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Additional prize for first place winner. Make checks payable to Directors Staff and mail to Dave
Hewlett, 802 Horizon Dr, Murphy, Tx 75094 if you want to reg ahead or reserve RV spot. For directions or info email request to davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806. Hella Temple Garland Hella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 phone 972- 240-6624 Ron Anderson. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jun 14, 2009-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 6th Annual Colder than Hella Cookoff Day 2. Held at Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Full RV hookups (12) first come first served. Depending on the weather you can cook inside or outside. Additional prize for first place winner. Make checks payable to Directors Staff and mail to Dave Hewlett, 802 Horizon Dr. Murphy, TX 75094 if you want to reg early or reserve a RV spot For info or directions email request to davehewlett@msn.com phone 214-695-3806. See cookoff previous day. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jun 13, 2009-003 - Garland TX CASI. 6th Annual Colder than Hella CCO. Two day cookoff held at Hella Temple. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot beans 50/50 entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Benefits Shriner charities. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $12 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Additional prize for first place winner. Make checks payable to Directors Staff and mail to Dave
Hewlett, 802 Horizon Dr, Murphy, Tx 75094 if you want to reg ahead or reserve RV spot. For directions or info email request to davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806. Hella Temple Garland Hella Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 phone 972- 240-6624 Ron Anderson. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jun 14, 2009-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 6th Annual Colder than Hella Cookoff Day 2. Held at Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Full RV hookups (12) first come first served. Depending on the weather you can cook inside or outside. Additional prize for first place winner. Make checks payable to Directors Staff and mail to Dave Hewlett, 802 Horizon Dr. Murphy, TX 75094 if you want to reg early or reserve a RV spot For info or directions email request to davehewlett@msn.com phone 214-695-3806. See cookoff previous day. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
From Tammie Wooster:
Well we had another bigger and better than ever Southwest Open Chili Championship! We just knew that since we moved it from North Texas to Southern Oklahoma there would be NO rain!!! Ha. Ha. - we had the rain right in the middle of judging but everyone pulled together and we got the job done! Thank you to all those who helped throughout the weekend, we couldn't do it without judges and volunteers....All in all we helped raise close to $4000 for The Childrens Aide Society!
May 23rd - Southwest Open Chili Championship
137 Chilis Turned In
01. Bruce Stewart, Hurst, TX - Way to Go Bruce
02. Mark Sanders, Ennis, TX
03. Donell Dickerson, Shawnee, Ok
04. Susan Spencer, Irving, TX
05. Cindy Noe, Wichita Falls, TX
06. Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls, TX07. Bucky Seelig, Fredricksburg, TX
08. Alan Dean, Johnson City, TX
09. Dave Hewlett, Murphy, TX
10. Sherree Duncan, North Richland Hills, TX
11. Carolyn Seelig, Fredricksburg, TX
12. Tom Dozier, Irving, TX
13. Ken Rodd, Austin, TX
14. Tim Collier, Snyder, TX
15. Chuck Hawthorne, Wichita Falls, TX
16. Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls, TX
17. Wayne Thomas, Bullard, TX
18. Millie Bingham, Amarillo, TX
19. Renee Jackson, Henrietta, TX
20. Nancy Hewlett, Murphy, TX
21. Sylvia Riordan, Wichita Falls, TX - Kiss your Sister
Show
01. Renee Jackson, Henrietta, TX
02. T.J. Friedel, Irving, TX
03. Bettie Spears, Shawnee, OK
Traveled the Furtherest - Bruce Smith
May 24th - North of The Brazos Cookoff
81 Chilis Turned In
01. Babs Johnson, Irving, TX
02. Susan Spencer, Irving, TX
03. Mike Bryan, Wichita Falls, TX
04. Kay Lefler, Ennis, TX
05. Delores Sanders, Arlington, TX
06. Connie Collier, Snyder, TX
07. David Manske, Arlington, TX
08. Dru Stewart, Hurst, TX
09. Cindy Noe, Wichita Falls, TX
10. Kenneth Hoepfner, Wichita Falls, TX
Show
01. T.J. Friedel, Irving, TX
02. Bettie Spears, Shawnee, OK
03. Renee Jackson, Henrietta, TX
From Lorrinda Crawford:
WOW… The Weekend is over… 2 Chili Cook Off’s now in the History Books!
Thank You to everyone who came out to support our Cookoffs! The weekend was a GREAT SUCCESS! We had a record number of cooks and a good turn out of spectators and tasters. Our very dear friends for Ft Smith, Guy & Erma came over earyly to help us get everything together! Mark & Melissa brought over 2 Motorhomes to provide extra beds for all our Guest. Thanks to all our Friends from Arkansas and Kansas that made the trip over to party with us for the weekend. WHO BTW … KICKED OUR BUTTS IN CHILI!
As all Memorial Weekends would have it, we had a couple of short rain stroms ... but it didn't spoil any of our fun.
We had a surprise entertainment show from the Hula Dancers. HUMMMM Yea that was “SPECIAL” There are pictures all over the Facebook. Search for Green Country Chiil. Above are a couple of samples. And what cookoff would be complete with out the “PANTY POLE”? Thanks for that Steve G ! As well as the Midnight ‘+’ Hot Tub Hoppers….. They went from the Neighbors Hot Tub (Jami & Aaron's) to our's blowing circuits on both. EEWWWWW not sure what else they had going, but when we drained ours and it was quite nasty….. Evertt had to scrup the walls, sanitize it, and fill with clean water. Oh Yea, I Can't forget that sometime during that midnight ‘+’ escapade the toliet lid got broken, twice. All I know is when I saw it the next day, the lid was smaller than the toilet. I asked “NO” questions. They all did manage to cook both days.... Don't know how! Our special guest entertaines "Rusty & JIm" put on a really good evening show Saturday Night. They picked and sang through the rain showers. Everyone enhoyed the music.
Now for the results:
Saturday, May 23, 2009…. 29 COOKS
1 – Patti Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
2 – Rheaba Goebel – Van Buren, Ar
3 – Shelly Kroencke, Lenexa, Ks
4 – Dara Hopson, Ft. Smith, Ar
5 – Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, Ks
6 – Mike Barber, Tulsa, Ok
7 – Peggy Velasquez, Mission, Ks
8 – Guy Smith, Ft. Smith, Ar
9- Mike Mayenschein, Owasso, Ok
10 – Debbie Greenlee, Springdale, Ar.
Show
1 – Man Whore Chili – Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
2 – Mexican Swett, Lorinda Crawford , Broken Arrow, Ok
3 – Line Gang Chili, Guy Smith, Ft. Smith, Ar
1 – Man Whore Chili – Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
2 – Mexican Swett, Lorinda Crawford , Broken Arrow, Ok
3 – Line Gang Chili, Guy Smith, Ft. Smith, Ar
Sunday, May 24, 2009 – 22 COOKS
1 – Erma Smith, Ft. Smith, Ar
2 – Joe Giles, Farmington, Ar.
3 – Mark Bass, Skiatook, Ok
4 – Larry Velasquez, Mission, Ks.
5 – Rheaba Goebel, Van Buren, Ar
6 – Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, Ks
7- Bob Alexander, Tulsa, Ok
8 – Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
9 – Jami Gregory, Broken Arrow, Ok
10 – Joshua Seabolt… Collinsville, Ok
1 – Erma Smith, Ft. Smith, Ar
2 – Joe Giles, Farmington, Ar.
3 – Mark Bass, Skiatook, Ok
4 – Larry Velasquez, Mission, Ks.
5 – Rheaba Goebel, Van Buren, Ar
6 – Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, Ks
7- Bob Alexander, Tulsa, Ok
8 – Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
9 – Jami Gregory, Broken Arrow, Ok
10 – Joshua Seabolt… Collinsville, Ok
Show
1 – Goebel Hillbillies Chili, Rheaba Goebel, Van Buren, Ar.
2 – Man Whore Chili, Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
3 – Line Gang Chili – Guy Smith, Ft. Smith Ar.
1 – Goebel Hillbillies Chili, Rheaba Goebel, Van Buren, Ar.
2 – Man Whore Chili, Bill Watkins, Ft. Smith, Ar
3 – Line Gang Chili – Guy Smith, Ft. Smith Ar.
We also had Pod elections, results:
Great Pepper – Incumbent Everett Crawford
Vice Pepper – Jami Gregory
Great Pepper – Incumbent Everett Crawford
Vice Pepper – Jami Gregory
Uncontested Positions:
Chilicity – Mike Hallenbeck
Treasurer – Janet Keirsey
Regional Referee – Lorinda Crawford
Chilicity – Mike Hallenbeck
Treasurer – Janet Keirsey
Regional Referee – Lorinda Crawford
PS… If there is anyone I left off distribution… first I apologize… and second please forward on to them!
From Dianna Stimson
We had a WONDERFUL time at the Mexia H-E-B CCO we had a little rain not to bad Greg Muytton fed us yummy Hot Dogs and we all left with fresh baked garlic bread......who could ask for more? They were very impressed with the way our cooks set up and cooked and the whole process...this store has never had a cook off so they were not really sure quite what to expect LOL but boy are they excited to hold ANOTHER one! Their charity was for juvenal diabetes and they were very pleased with our contribution.I would like to thank all of the cooks who came out to support us we had cooks from the Houston area and even had one from Louisiana !
I want to thank John Caffey for being Head judge, Billy Doss,Tom Cook,Jason Kaehler, Randy Duke, Steve Doss, John Caffey for tallying, My monitors, Sharon Dozier, Steve Doss, Randy Duke, Pat Pilchiek.....and of course Donna Conrad for helping to get this H-E-B involved and please forgive me if I have left out some one as I am sure I have it was not done on purpose......now on to the results.
1st Tom Cook - Marble Falls, Tx
2nd Dianne Stimson - Crawford, TX (QUALIFIED)
3rd Audrey Steinkamp - Meadowlakes, TX
4th Jason Kaehler - Temple, TX
5th Raymond Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
6th Sharon Dozier - Houston, TX
7th Brad Nelson - Crawford,TX (QUALIFIED)
8th Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
9th Billy Doss - Georgetown, TX
10th Herb Ross - Marble Falls, TX
SHOW
1st Tall Girl Frog Sue Caffey - Rockdale, TX
2nd Pig Stop Chili Sharon Dozier - Houston, TX
3rd Aunt Donna's Donna Conrad - Crawford,TX
It's Wednesday and time to Post this weeks CCOs
May 30, 2009-001 - Staples, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Community Fund Raiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon only. Enjoy the river, weather permitting. Due to liability concerns, this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Area Community Projects. Cookoff next day, same location. Friday night cooks meal: barbeque provided, sides & desserts welcomed. Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Mueller 512-357-2779, Debbie Roecker 512- 357-6283 or Karen Reinke 512-357- 6227.
May 30, 2009-002 - Corsicana, TX CASI. Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I- 45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right onto Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 1PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); Junior division (ages 8-17)entry fee $5.00 turn-in 1PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Fun pet contest at 10am. Benefits the Humane Society of Navarro County. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159, 972-872- 2297, klefler@gaf.com.
May 30, 2009-003 - El Paso. TX CASI. Pod of the Pass Annual POD CCO Held at 5354 Doniphan Drive. Cooks meeting high noon. Entry fee $18 turn-in 4 PM Showmanship will be from 1:00-3:00.There will be a beans and salsa competition. Each entry $5, no rules, turn in for both will be 2 PM. Dry camping available. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397.
May 30, 2009-004 - Eagar, AZ CASI. Happy Tails & Trails Cookoff. Held at the Rodeo Grounds. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Silver Creek Humane Society. Will have craft fair, entertainment on 5/29-5/30, also a live radio remote and motor cycle run on 5/30. Deadline to enter 5/28/09. Brian Olear 20 N Zuni Street, Springerville AZ 85938. Email crashed662000@yahoo.com 928-245- 1648.
May 30, 2009-005 - DeSoto, KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Chili Cook-Off held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm. Located on Kill Creek Road just north of Highway K-10. Entry Fee $20. Turn-in at noon. Homestyle division turn-in at 12:30, entry fee $20.00 or $30.00 for both events. Benefits the Gift of Life Foundation. Contact: Robin Stone, 913-585- 9837 astone@kc.rr.com Or Darrel Zimmerman, 913-209-4446. Make checks payable to DeSoto Rotary.
May 30, 2009-006 - Durham, NC CASI. BullCity Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. at Foster and Hunt Street. Proceeds benefit the Durham Special Olympics. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chili turn-in at noon. We're expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throw- down! Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 a.m.*** Please call or e-mail for more information; adrienneg@ gmail.com, call 919-604-5262 or web at http://www.ncchili.com/.
May 30, 2009-007 - Lebanon, TN CASI. Celtic Country Faire Chili Cookoff. Held at James E Ward Ag Center, Exit 239B on I-40. Benefits Southern STARRS Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Carol Knight 615-444-1383, 615- 449-6676, knight_cj@hotmail.com.
May 30, 2009-008 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Illinois Ladies State Open Championship Held at Zylstra Harley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner of Randall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL. Benefits Living Well Cancer Resource Center. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod, mail to Gloria Molitor, 200 Hunt Club Drive, St. Charles IL 60174. For information call Gloria Molitor, 630-584-2816 Email Cheryl Pierson, chillinipod @comcast.net. Automatic Qualifier For TICC.
May 30, 2009-009 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Illinois Men's State Open Championship Held at Zylstra Harley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner of Randall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL. Benefits Children's Club Courageous. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod, mail to Gloria Molitor, 200 Hunt Club Drive, St. Charles IL 60174. For info call Gloria Molitor, 630- 584-2816. Email Cheryl Pierson at chillinipod@comcast.net. This is an Automatic Qualifier for TICC.
May 31, 2009-001 - Staples, TX CASI. Day After 2nd Annual Community Fund Raiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Enjoy the river, weather permitting. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon only. Due to liability concerns, this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Staples Civic Organization. Cookoff previous day, same location. Friday night cooks meal, Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Mueller 512-357-2779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283, or Karen Reinke 512-357-6227.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I hope everybody has had a great Memorial Day Weekend. Here in West Texas we had both sunshine and rain, but we had a great time and cooked a lot of chili.
On Sat, we raised money for MOSAIC (over $800)
Chili (27 cooks)
1. Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock, TX
2. Jim Miller, San Angelo, TX
3. Susie Bryan, Lubbock, TX
4. Morris Bryan, Lubbock, TX
5. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
6. Robert Broncy, Cloudcroft, NM
7. Jeff Johnson, San Angelo, TX
8. Laura Coad, San Angelo, TX
9. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock TX
10. Tracy Heflin, San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Sue Yates, San Angelo, TX
2. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX
3. Delana Johnson, San Angelo, TX
Sunday (Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO) 38 cooks
1. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX
2. JoAnn Scott, Midland, TX
3. Jim Miller, San Angelo, TX
4. Robert Broncy, Cloudcroft, NM
5. Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole, TX
6. Janice Miller, San Angelo, TX
7. Kelli Scarbrough, San Angelo, TX
8. Fran Miller, San Angelo, TX
9. Jeff Johnson, San Angelo, TX
10. Sherril Loyde, San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole, TX
2. Janice Miller, San Angelo, TX
3. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX
Monday (DESK) 28 Cooks
1. Kelli Scarbrough, San Angelo, TX
2. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
3. Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole, TX
4. Fred Lazarus, San Angelo, TX
5. Fran Miller, San Angelo, TX
6. Jim Miller, San Angelo, TX
7. Susie Bryan, Lubbock, TX
8. Delana Johnson, San Angelo, TX
9. Morris Bryan, Lubbock, TX
10. Janice Miller, San Angelo, TX
Show;
1. Jennifer Sherfield
2. Donnie Walker
3. Wes Heflin
NOTE: I have emailed the Great Pepper's the Annual Pod Report and Great Pepper's Meeting Credential Materials. These also can be found on the CASI web site in the Resource Center under "Official Organizational Documents." The title is "Great Pepper's Meeting - Pod Credentials and Annual Report." This is an effort to reduce the mailing cost of these materials. I have requested a response from each Great Pepper as to whether they will use the electronic documents or if they request a copy be mailed to them. If I do not get a response by June 1, I will mail these materials to those Great Peppers and to those who have requested the documents by mail.
From Carolyn Seelig:
Cindy George has been released from the hospital and is recovering from her Congestive Heart Failure. We are glad that she is home and hopes she is back on the Chili Trail really soon.
On Sat, we raised money for MOSAIC (over $800)
Chili (27 cooks)
1. Barbara Herrin, Paint Rock, TX
2. Jim Miller, San Angelo, TX
3. Susie Bryan, Lubbock, TX
4. Morris Bryan, Lubbock, TX
5. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
6. Robert Broncy, Cloudcroft, NM
7. Jeff Johnson, San Angelo, TX
8. Laura Coad, San Angelo, TX
9. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock TX
10. Tracy Heflin, San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Sue Yates, San Angelo, TX
2. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX
3. Delana Johnson, San Angelo, TX
Sunday (Concho Valley Chili Pod CCO) 38 cooks
1. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX
2. JoAnn Scott, Midland, TX
3. Jim Miller, San Angelo, TX
4. Robert Broncy, Cloudcroft, NM
5. Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole, TX
6. Janice Miller, San Angelo, TX
7. Kelli Scarbrough, San Angelo, TX
8. Fran Miller, San Angelo, TX
9. Jeff Johnson, San Angelo, TX
10. Sherril Loyde, San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole, TX
2. Janice Miller, San Angelo, TX
3. Louis Gonzales, Paint Rock, TX
Monday (DESK) 28 Cooks
1. Kelli Scarbrough, San Angelo, TX
2. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
3. Jennifer Sherfield, Seminole, TX
4. Fred Lazarus, San Angelo, TX
5. Fran Miller, San Angelo, TX
6. Jim Miller, San Angelo, TX
7. Susie Bryan, Lubbock, TX
8. Delana Johnson, San Angelo, TX
9. Morris Bryan, Lubbock, TX
10. Janice Miller, San Angelo, TX
Show;
1. Jennifer Sherfield
2. Donnie Walker
3. Wes Heflin
NOTE: I have emailed the Great Pepper's the Annual Pod Report and Great Pepper's Meeting Credential Materials. These also can be found on the CASI web site in the Resource Center under "Official Organizational Documents." The title is "Great Pepper's Meeting - Pod Credentials and Annual Report." This is an effort to reduce the mailing cost of these materials. I have requested a response from each Great Pepper as to whether they will use the electronic documents or if they request a copy be mailed to them. If I do not get a response by June 1, I will mail these materials to those Great Peppers and to those who have requested the documents by mail.
From Carolyn Seelig:
Cindy George has been released from the hospital and is recovering from her Congestive Heart Failure. We are glad that she is home and hopes she is back on the Chili Trail really soon.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Yeah, it's Friday!!!. It is time for some more CCO fun. I hope the weather is going to be nice wherever you decide to cook.
Need Points? Come to Water Valley, TX for a 3 day CCO over Memorial Day Weekend. Great Prizes and Goody Bags. Prizes on Sunday will be Coleman Stove Bags! There will be a Pot Luck Supper both Saturday and Sunday evening with the meat furnished. There will be a Washer Tournament and 42 Tournaments. Sunday is Concho Valley Chili Pod's CCO. There will be a Desert Auction, Raffle and 50/50 pot on Sat. And then on Sunday, there will again be a Desert Auction, a Raffle, and a 50/50 pot. Saturday will benefit MOSAIC and Sunday will benefit DESK. MOSAIC help the handicap to including group homes. DESK provides school supplies to children whose parents are struggling financially. It is going to be a great time for all. There are limited hookups in a beautiful little park. For more information you can contact me, Janice Miller on my cell 325 947 8753. I will be leaving to go there this morning and will not be at my home phone number!
One last reminder:
Please read our flyer and consider attending this great CCO.
MEMORIAL DAY
Need Points? Come to Water Valley, TX for a 3 day CCO over Memorial Day Weekend. Great Prizes and Goody Bags. Prizes on Sunday will be Coleman Stove Bags! There will be a Pot Luck Supper both Saturday and Sunday evening with the meat furnished. There will be a Washer Tournament and 42 Tournaments. Sunday is Concho Valley Chili Pod's CCO. There will be a Desert Auction, Raffle and 50/50 pot on Sat. And then on Sunday, there will again be a Desert Auction, a Raffle, and a 50/50 pot. Saturday will benefit MOSAIC and Sunday will benefit DESK. MOSAIC help the handicap to including group homes. DESK provides school supplies to children whose parents are struggling financially. It is going to be a great time for all. There are limited hookups in a beautiful little park. For more information you can contact me, Janice Miller on my cell 325 947 8753. I will be leaving to go there this morning and will not be at my home phone number!
One last reminder:
Mild Bill's Spices will be closed from Sat. May 23rd through Sun. May 31st for vacation. All spice orders received during this time will be shipped on Monday, June 1st.
ATTENTION : Are you Bored? Looking for a job at TICC? Why not apply for the KF Coordinator. Next Saturday, June 1st is the deadline for submitting an application. The application can be found on the front page of the CASI web site http://www.chili.org/ or contact me. Here is what the job intails:
JOB DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
Job duties include:
- Cleanup of Krazy Flats Concession and Pavilion Areas prior to and after event
- Set up of tables and chairs and tear down at conclusion of event
- Securing ice from ice trailer to stock freezers prior to event
- Securing beer and icing down stock
- Stocking concession items for sale
- Selling of wristbands to early arrivals in Krazy Flats
- Replenishing ice and beer stock, when necessary
- Work with CASI Treasurer on cash/inventory reconciliations and pickups
- Ongoing cleaning of patio/concession area
- Packing of all unsold merchandise and beer at conclusion of event
- Preparing and coordinating Volunteer Schedule
- Meet and greet sponsors visiting Krazy Flats Saloon
- Within two weeks after event, submit report to CASI Board outlining operations, suggestions, concerns, etc.
Please read our flyer and consider attending this great CCO.
MEMORIAL DAY
Let us not forget the reason for this holiday and the individuals that died and continue to die to ensure that we have our freedoms. We each need to take a minute and reflect upon he freedoms we enjoy!
Here's hoping that each of you have a Wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
May Chiligula Bless Your Day and Your Journey Home!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
From Kim Hiley:
It’s time once again for all chili cooks to make their way to El Mercado Market in downtown San Antonio. If you get there early enough you can drive up to the cook site to unload and then you’ll move and park the car close by. To load up we haul everything to the street and bring the cars back around. This cook-off is unique in that we line up the EZ-Ups and all join together to cook. Those that don’t want to bring their EZ-Ups are welcome to cook under someone else’s. We have been asked to please hand out samples to the public this year. This was a last minute request, so if anyone has freezer chili that they want to get rid of this would be an excellent time to do so. I’ll bring some coffee cans for sample donations since this is to benefit the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. Any questions please feel free to call or email. My phone # is 210-286-4275 and email kdhiley@yahoo.com.
From Patsy Childress:
May 20, 2009
The Black Gold Chili Pod Annual Cookoff , May 16, 2009 Winners were as follows:
CHILI
1) Terry Graves – Wichita Falls, TX
2) Suzie Manske – Arlington, TX
3) Nancy Graves – Wichita Falls, TX
4) Kathy Mulkey – Hobbs, NM
5) Cliff Miller – San Angelo, TX
6) Jean Barkley -- Weimer, TX
7) Janet Reynolds -- Wichita Falls, TX
8) Tom Cook – Meadowlakes, TX
9) Connie Collier – Snyder, TX
10) Jessie Waguespack – Austin, TX
SHOWMANSHIP
1) Stark Dark – Paul Mulkey – Hobbs, NM
2) Wild Woman – Sherry Williams – Odessa, TX
3) Pan Head Chili – Guy W. Bates – Midland, TX
The 4th Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff, May 17, 2009 for Gateway Family Services Winners were as follows:
CHILI
1) Karen Bains – Rankin, TX
2) Douglas Seelig (Bucky) – Fredericksburg, TX
3) Cliff Miller – San Angelo, TX
4) Kathy Mulkey – Hobbs, NM
5) Kathi Hudson – Odessa, TX
6) Jean Barkley – Weimer, TX
7) Donna Conrad – Crawford, TX
8) David Reynolds – Wichita Falls, TX
9) Judy Hawthorn – Wichita Falls, TX
10) Audrey Steinkamp – Meadowlakes, TX
SHOWMANSHIP
1) Miss Kitty’s Show – Sue Yates – San Angelo, TX
2) Pan Head Chili – Guy W. Bates – Midland, TX
3) Lefty’s Chili Team #2 – Gregg Wilson – Odessa, TX
We of the Black Gold Chili Pod want to thank all of the cooks for coming and being a part of our Pod Cookoff. We appreciate your help with raising money for the Great Pepper’s Meeting to be held in Midland this September. Your generosity toward the Gateway Family Services group in Snyder is also appreciated.
I would like to say Thank You to Connie and Tim for all of their work to provide a wonderful place for the cookoff and to all of the Black Gold Members – near and far – for all of the work you did to make this another successful cookoff.
Thank you,
Patsy Childress
2009 Great Pepper
Reminder from Tamara Dees:
Mild Bill's Spices will be closed from Sat. May 23rd through Sun. May 31st for vacation. All spice orders received during this time will be shipped on Monday, June 1st.
It’s time once again for all chili cooks to make their way to El Mercado Market in downtown San Antonio. If you get there early enough you can drive up to the cook site to unload and then you’ll move and park the car close by. To load up we haul everything to the street and bring the cars back around. This cook-off is unique in that we line up the EZ-Ups and all join together to cook. Those that don’t want to bring their EZ-Ups are welcome to cook under someone else’s. We have been asked to please hand out samples to the public this year. This was a last minute request, so if anyone has freezer chili that they want to get rid of this would be an excellent time to do so. I’ll bring some coffee cans for sample donations since this is to benefit the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. Any questions please feel free to call or email. My phone # is 210-286-4275 and email kdhiley@yahoo.com.
From Patsy Childress:
May 20, 2009
The Black Gold Chili Pod Annual Cookoff , May 16, 2009 Winners were as follows:
CHILI
1) Terry Graves – Wichita Falls, TX
2) Suzie Manske – Arlington, TX
3) Nancy Graves – Wichita Falls, TX
4) Kathy Mulkey – Hobbs, NM
5) Cliff Miller – San Angelo, TX
6) Jean Barkley -- Weimer, TX
7) Janet Reynolds -- Wichita Falls, TX
8) Tom Cook – Meadowlakes, TX
9) Connie Collier – Snyder, TX
10) Jessie Waguespack – Austin, TX
SHOWMANSHIP
1) Stark Dark – Paul Mulkey – Hobbs, NM
2) Wild Woman – Sherry Williams – Odessa, TX
3) Pan Head Chili – Guy W. Bates – Midland, TX
The 4th Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff, May 17, 2009 for Gateway Family Services Winners were as follows:
CHILI
1) Karen Bains – Rankin, TX
2) Douglas Seelig (Bucky) – Fredericksburg, TX
3) Cliff Miller – San Angelo, TX
4) Kathy Mulkey – Hobbs, NM
5) Kathi Hudson – Odessa, TX
6) Jean Barkley – Weimer, TX
7) Donna Conrad – Crawford, TX
8) David Reynolds – Wichita Falls, TX
9) Judy Hawthorn – Wichita Falls, TX
10) Audrey Steinkamp – Meadowlakes, TX
SHOWMANSHIP
1) Miss Kitty’s Show – Sue Yates – San Angelo, TX
2) Pan Head Chili – Guy W. Bates – Midland, TX
3) Lefty’s Chili Team #2 – Gregg Wilson – Odessa, TX
We of the Black Gold Chili Pod want to thank all of the cooks for coming and being a part of our Pod Cookoff. We appreciate your help with raising money for the Great Pepper’s Meeting to be held in Midland this September. Your generosity toward the Gateway Family Services group in Snyder is also appreciated.
I would like to say Thank You to Connie and Tim for all of their work to provide a wonderful place for the cookoff and to all of the Black Gold Members – near and far – for all of the work you did to make this another successful cookoff.
Thank you,
Patsy Childress
2009 Great Pepper
Reminder from Tamara Dees:
Mild Bill's Spices will be closed from Sat. May 23rd through Sun. May 31st for vacation. All spice orders received during this time will be shipped on Monday, June 1st.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Winners from the Black Gold and Bronze Buffalo CCO.
Karen Bains and Terry Graves.
Need Points? Come to Water Valley, TX for a 3 day CCO over Memorial Day Weekend. Great Prizes and Goody Bags. Prizes on Sunday will be Coleman Stove Bags! There will be a Pot Luck Supper both Saturday and Sunday evening with the meat furnished. There will be a Washer Tournament and 42 Tournaments. A great time for all. There is limited hookups in a beautiful little park.
Last Friday Cindy George was taken to the Snyder Hospital with difficult breathing. She was admitted. On Sunday she was transported to the hospital in Lubbock. They started the transport in an ambulance and had to stop and transport her by Starflight to Lubbock. Cindy had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. She is currently in ICU but Larry said the fluid volume has decreased. She also has an enlarged heart. All can be treated. She will be in Lubbock for at least two days, Please keep Cindy and Larry in your prayers.
It's Wednesday and time to Post the CCOs for this weekend.
May 23, 2009-001 - Greenville, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Hunt County 4H Youth CCO Benefits 4H Campers and help the kids with expenses for their competitions. Join us for fun, raffles, activities & surprises. "Chili Head" Food Art Competition for youth, no entry fee. A cup of Chili will be available for purchase with a drink and chips for $5, handled by the 4H team. CASI chili turn in at 1 PM entry fee $20. Novice entry fee $ 20 and Youth entry fee $ 5, turn in at noon (cooked on site). Jackpot beans, 50% payback and prizes, Bean Turn in at Noon, $10 entry for adults, $5 for youth. Held at Jacob's Plain Gun Club at 6734 FM 118 Greenville,TX 75401. Some RV hooks ups with electric and water. You are welcome to come in on Friday with your RV. Info Diana Trotter at 903-456-4681, goodoil@bellsouth.net or Dave Hewlett (214-695-3806), email davehewlett@msn.com. Make checks payable to Hunt County 4H VLA. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
May 23, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Southwest Open Chili Cookoff at Kiowa Casino, in Devol Oklahoma located 10 miles North of Wichita Falls off I-44. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Top 3 chili and 1st place show are automatic qualifiers for TICC. Goody bags for first 100 entrants. Childrens's Aid Society of West Texas will be selling tasting cups, bring throw down chili. Friday night cooks party with all you can eat Seafood. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. Raffles, prizes. Register by May 8th for Free Play drawing at Kiowa Casino. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 Terry Graves 940-733-6446 or Tammie Wooster tammiew421@aol.com. Howard Johnson Hotel $45 rooms, phone, 940-766-6000. $250 Casino Free Play drawing for early registration until May 8th. $300,200,100 Travel Money for top three places in chili. $300,200, 100,50,25 Casino Free Play for top five places in chili. EZ up tent to First Place Chili, Show and Distance Traveled to cookoff. Travel Trailer rental for cookoff free setup and pickup at the cookoff, $275, call Dave at D&D Campers, 940-691-7400, Web site: DDCampers.com. Send entry to NOB Pod, c/o Terry Graves, P.O. Box 100, Wichita Falls TX 76307.
May 23, 2009-003 - Mexia, TX CASI. 1st Time Cook Off H-E-B Mexia. Held at H.E.B, E. Milam St and N. Canton. Store phone 254-562-5305. Ask for Craig Mytton. One Day Cook Off. Plenty Parking/Plenty Room for E-Z Up's. Charity Juvenile Diabetes. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Entry fee $18. Chili Grind Only. For More information contact Donna Conrad 254-855- 4733, email Dangergail@aol.com PLEASE NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOL. Hope to See Yall There.
May 23, 2009-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legends CCO Day 1 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legends CCO, Benefits: Mosaic; Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. We will have Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday's and Monday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net. Benefits Mosaic.
May 23, 2009-005 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Memorial Day Weekend CCO. Held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the 4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, go to second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go 1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. Benefits Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff next day.
May 23, 2009-006 - York, PA CASI. 7th Annual Keystone State Pod Cookoff is once again being held in conjunction with the York Jaycees annual chili cookoff at Colonial Courthouse Complex on Pershing Ave, between Market and Philadelphis Streets. Bringing plenty of throw down chili is strongly encouraged, this event can draw a large crowd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Keystone State Pod. Contact Chip Welsh 717-309-8303 chip@redlionspicyfoods.com.
May 24, 2009-001 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Return of the Chili Queens Cookoff. Held at the El Mercado Market Next to MiTierra's Mexican Restaurant 100 Produce Row. $20. Entry, Chili Grind Only, Turn-in at 2pm. In our continued efforts to improve this cook-off we've changed the day from Memorial Day, Monday to Sunday. For information call Kim Hiley 210-286-4275, kdhiley@yahoo.com
May 24, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. North of the Brazos Pod Cookoff. Held at Kiowa Casino, located 10 miles North of Wichita Falls off I-44, in Devol Oklahoma. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. See ad previous day for 26th Annual Southwest Open Chili Championship. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Terry Graves 940-733-6446 or Tammie Wooster tammiew421@aol.com. We will hold the Miss Hot Chili Girl Pageant today.
May 24, 2009-003 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legends CCO, Day 2 Day 2 of a 3 day of the Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This is Concho Valley Chili Pod's cookoff. Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY.There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Sunday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Monday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
May 24, 2009-004 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Sunday Memorial Day Weekend CCO Held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the 4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, go to second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go 1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. Benefits Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff previous day.
May 24, 2009-005 - Tombstone, AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days/Paul Breyer Memorial CCO. Held on Allen Street in downtown Tombstone, right in front of the OK Corral. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 1 p.m. Will have a cooks party with a meal the night before at the Vigilante Hall. Charity is the Tombstone Lions Club. We'll cook on the street so need to bring canopies. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Come enjoy one of the best locations in CASI for a cookoff. Plenty of activities such as gunfights (re-enactments) in the street, old fashioned costume shows, raffles, lots of sight-seeing and shopping. Lets make the Tombstone streets run red with chili. Contact Greg Monger, 520-417-9948 or mongo9@cox.net for more info.
May 25, 2009-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legends CCO, Day 3 Day 3 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This Benefits: DESK; Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Sundays information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
Note:
Karen Bains and Terry Graves.
Need Points? Come to Water Valley, TX for a 3 day CCO over Memorial Day Weekend. Great Prizes and Goody Bags. Prizes on Sunday will be Coleman Stove Bags! There will be a Pot Luck Supper both Saturday and Sunday evening with the meat furnished. There will be a Washer Tournament and 42 Tournaments. A great time for all. There is limited hookups in a beautiful little park.
Last Friday Cindy George was taken to the Snyder Hospital with difficult breathing. She was admitted. On Sunday she was transported to the hospital in Lubbock. They started the transport in an ambulance and had to stop and transport her by Starflight to Lubbock. Cindy had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. She is currently in ICU but Larry said the fluid volume has decreased. She also has an enlarged heart. All can be treated. She will be in Lubbock for at least two days, Please keep Cindy and Larry in your prayers.
It's Wednesday and time to Post the CCOs for this weekend.
May 23, 2009-001 - Greenville, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Hunt County 4H Youth CCO Benefits 4H Campers and help the kids with expenses for their competitions. Join us for fun, raffles, activities & surprises. "Chili Head" Food Art Competition for youth, no entry fee. A cup of Chili will be available for purchase with a drink and chips for $5, handled by the 4H team. CASI chili turn in at 1 PM entry fee $20. Novice entry fee $ 20 and Youth entry fee $ 5, turn in at noon (cooked on site). Jackpot beans, 50% payback and prizes, Bean Turn in at Noon, $10 entry for adults, $5 for youth. Held at Jacob's Plain Gun Club at 6734 FM 118 Greenville,TX 75401. Some RV hooks ups with electric and water. You are welcome to come in on Friday with your RV. Info Diana Trotter at 903-456-4681, goodoil@bellsouth.net or Dave Hewlett (214-695-3806), email davehewlett@msn.com. Make checks payable to Hunt County 4H VLA. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
May 23, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Southwest Open Chili Cookoff at Kiowa Casino, in Devol Oklahoma located 10 miles North of Wichita Falls off I-44. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Top 3 chili and 1st place show are automatic qualifiers for TICC. Goody bags for first 100 entrants. Childrens's Aid Society of West Texas will be selling tasting cups, bring throw down chili. Friday night cooks party with all you can eat Seafood. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. Raffles, prizes. Register by May 8th for Free Play drawing at Kiowa Casino. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 Terry Graves 940-733-6446 or Tammie Wooster tammiew421@aol.com. Howard Johnson Hotel $45 rooms, phone, 940-766-6000. $250 Casino Free Play drawing for early registration until May 8th. $300,200,100 Travel Money for top three places in chili. $300,200, 100,50,25 Casino Free Play for top five places in chili. EZ up tent to First Place Chili, Show and Distance Traveled to cookoff. Travel Trailer rental for cookoff free setup and pickup at the cookoff, $275, call Dave at D&D Campers, 940-691-7400, Web site: DDCampers.com. Send entry to NOB Pod, c/o Terry Graves, P.O. Box 100, Wichita Falls TX 76307.
May 23, 2009-003 - Mexia, TX CASI. 1st Time Cook Off H-E-B Mexia. Held at H.E.B, E. Milam St and N. Canton. Store phone 254-562-5305. Ask for Craig Mytton. One Day Cook Off. Plenty Parking/Plenty Room for E-Z Up's. Charity Juvenile Diabetes. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Entry fee $18. Chili Grind Only. For More information contact Donna Conrad 254-855- 4733, email Dangergail@aol.com PLEASE NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOL. Hope to See Yall There.
May 23, 2009-004 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legends CCO Day 1 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legends CCO, Benefits: Mosaic; Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. We will have Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday's and Monday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net. Benefits Mosaic.
May 23, 2009-005 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Memorial Day Weekend CCO. Held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the 4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, go to second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go 1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. Benefits Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff next day.
May 23, 2009-006 - York, PA CASI. 7th Annual Keystone State Pod Cookoff is once again being held in conjunction with the York Jaycees annual chili cookoff at Colonial Courthouse Complex on Pershing Ave, between Market and Philadelphis Streets. Bringing plenty of throw down chili is strongly encouraged, this event can draw a large crowd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Keystone State Pod. Contact Chip Welsh 717-309-8303 chip@redlionspicyfoods.com.
May 24, 2009-001 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Return of the Chili Queens Cookoff. Held at the El Mercado Market Next to MiTierra's Mexican Restaurant 100 Produce Row. $20. Entry, Chili Grind Only, Turn-in at 2pm. In our continued efforts to improve this cook-off we've changed the day from Memorial Day, Monday to Sunday. For information call Kim Hiley 210-286-4275, kdhiley@yahoo.com
May 24, 2009-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. North of the Brazos Pod Cookoff. Held at Kiowa Casino, located 10 miles North of Wichita Falls off I-44, in Devol Oklahoma. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. See ad previous day for 26th Annual Southwest Open Chili Championship. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Terry Graves 940-733-6446 or Tammie Wooster tammiew421@aol.com. We will hold the Miss Hot Chili Girl Pageant today.
May 24, 2009-003 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legends CCO, Day 2 Day 2 of a 3 day of the Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This is Concho Valley Chili Pod's cookoff. Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY.There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Sunday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Monday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
May 24, 2009-004 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Sunday Memorial Day Weekend CCO Held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the 4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, go to second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go 1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. Benefits Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff previous day.
May 24, 2009-005 - Tombstone, AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days/Paul Breyer Memorial CCO. Held on Allen Street in downtown Tombstone, right in front of the OK Corral. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 1 p.m. Will have a cooks party with a meal the night before at the Vigilante Hall. Charity is the Tombstone Lions Club. We'll cook on the street so need to bring canopies. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Come enjoy one of the best locations in CASI for a cookoff. Plenty of activities such as gunfights (re-enactments) in the street, old fashioned costume shows, raffles, lots of sight-seeing and shopping. Lets make the Tombstone streets run red with chili. Contact Greg Monger, 520-417-9948 or mongo9@cox.net for more info.
May 25, 2009-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legends CCO, Day 3 Day 3 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This Benefits: DESK; Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Sundays information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753; cell phone 325 650 1854 or garjans@suddenlink.net.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
CASI BYLAW 5.07(b) states: If a vacancy occurs in an unexpired (Director’s) term with more than one year remaining in that term, the President shall call for a special election to fill the unexpired term. The election shall be held within sixty (60) days from the time the vacancy was created.
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, July 1, a special election will be held for the purpose of electing a Director to the unexpired term of Dorathy Williams. Said term expires in 2011.
All current Great Peppers and Board members will be authorized to participate in said election which will be conducted by mail ballot, said ballot to be returned to the CASI Executive Director by return mail with a U.S. postmark no later than July 10, 2009.
Renee Moore
CASI President
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, July 1, a special election will be held for the purpose of electing a Director to the unexpired term of Dorathy Williams. Said term expires in 2011.
All current Great Peppers and Board members will be authorized to participate in said election which will be conducted by mail ballot, said ballot to be returned to the CASI Executive Director by return mail with a U.S. postmark no later than July 10, 2009.
Renee Moore
CASI President
Note:
The 2009 candidate form is located in the resource center, while the special election form is on the opening page. If you have any questions, please contact me at Home Phone: 325 947 8753; Cell Phone: 325 650 1854 or at garjans@suddenlink.net.
Remember: The Krazy Flat's Coordinator Job Application must be submitted to me no later than June 1 and the Poster Contest Entry must be submitted to me no later than June 20. If you need more information contact me at Home Phone: 325 947 8753; Cell Phone: 325 650 1854; or at garjans@suddenlink.net.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
CASI BYLAW 5.07(b) states: If a vacancy occurs in an unexpired (Director’s) term with more than one year remaining in that term, the President shall call for a special election to fill the unexpired term. The election shall be held within sixty (60) days from the time the vacancy was created.
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, July 1, a special election will be held for the purpose of electing a Director to the unexpired term of Dorathy Williams. Said term expires in 2011.
All current Great Peppers and Board members will be authorized to participate in said election which will be conducted by mail ballot, said ballot to be returned to the CASI Executive Director by return mail with a U.S. postmark no later than July 10, 2009.
Renee Moore
CASI President
NOTE:
The applications for Director can be found on the CASI Web site. The 2009 candidate form is located in the resource center, while the special election form is on the opening page.
From Sharon Roy:
I would like to thank everyone for the calls, cards, thoughts & prayers during my illness. I am to continue to take it easy & then I will start Cardiac Rehab. I return for my checkup on June 1st. I feel everything is going good. Love to all, Sharon
From Bucky Seelig:
The June issue of the Trails is now available on the CASI web site. Plan your summer cookoff schedule with the new upcomings; see who got qualified, read the articles from the dedicated writers who take the time to compose articles for your reading pleasure.
From Kathi Auten:
CLASSIC CASI POD MEETING
MAY 20TH at 6:00
From Becky Allen:
For those not going to a CCO this weekend, or looking for something fun to do before Chili Queens on Sunday, come to Fredericksburg on Saturday, May 23 and enjoy the Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival and gumbo cook-off. The Buzzard Bar Cooking Team will be hanging up our chili hats to cook up a pot of gumbo. Lots of great music and food, so come out and enjoy!
From Tamera Dees:
Mild Bill's Spices will be closed from Sat. May 23rd through Sun. May 31st for vacation. All spice orders received during this time will be shipped on Monday, June 1st.
How to use Left Over Chili:
Roger Foltz sends this idea!
Woman Fights Off Intruders With Chili
TAZEWELL, Tenn. (May 18) - Up in Tazewell, Wanda Bray slings a mean bowl of chili. Quite literally.
Claiborne County Sheriff's Capt. David Honeycutt said Bray was confronted by men who broke into her home Tuesday night and she fought back by throwing what was described as "household objects" at them, including a bowl of homemade chili. Then, according to The Knoxville News Sentinel, the 58-year-old Bray went after the intruders with a broom. They fled. Police later arrested three men and charged them with the home invasion robbery and with a recent convenience store holdup. Honeycutt said the intruders demanded drugs from Bray and probably got away with a bottle of blood pressure pills.
Monday, May 18, 2009
We are just home from a Great weekend in Synder!. The Black Gold Pod had a super CCO on Sat and the Bronze Buffalo CCO on Sunday benefiting the Gateway Family Services were very successful.
Chili (93)
1. Terry Graves, Wichita Falls, TX
2. Susie Manske, Fort Worth, TX
3. Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls, TX
4. Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
5. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
6. Jean Barkley, Weimer, TX
7. Janet Reynolds, Wichita Falls, TX
8. Tom Cook, Marble Falls, TX
9. Connie Collier, Synder, TX
10 Jessie Waguespack, Austin, TX
Show:
1. Guy Bates, Midland, TX
2. Sherry Willliams, Odessa, TX
3. Paul Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
Humanitarian Award for 2009: Joan Scott
Sunday
Chili (83)
1. Karen Bains, Rankin, TX
2. Bucky Seelig, Fredericksburg, TX
3. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
4. Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
5. Kathy Hudson, Odessa, TX
6. Jean Barkley, Weimer, TX
7. Donna Conrad, Crawford, TX
8. Terry Graves, Wichita FAlls, TX
9. Judy Hawthrone, Wichita Falls, TX
10 Audrey Steinkemp, Marble Falls, TX
Show:
1. Sue Yates, San Angelo, TX
2. Guy Bates, Midland, TX
3. Gregg Wilson, Odessa, TX
From Ron Barnes ( Euless, TX) Results from the 30th Annual Top of Texas CCO held May 16th in Irving, TX.
CHILI (60 judged)
1. Kary Fieseler – Irving, TX
2. Vicki Sanders – Ennis, TX
3. Stephanie Brockman – Euless, TX
4. Gale Thedford – Lewisville, TX
5. Tina Barnes – Euless, TX
6. Babs Johnson – Irving, TX
7. Lee Brett – Euless, TX
8. Jim Ezell – Wichita Falls, TX
9. Kelly Brignon – Waxahachie, TX
10. Cathy Preston – Arlington, TX
SHOW
1. Bull Rush, Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
2. American Legion, Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
3. Grand Prize, Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie, TX
Beans (18) - Vicki Sanders, Waxahachie, TX
Juniors (5) – Rebecca Graves, Dallas, TX
Top of Texas Pod Annual Awards:
Rookie of the Year: Susan Spencer
Showteam of the Year: Bull Rush, Ginny Williams
Chilihead of the Year: Ron Barnes
Results from the Morning after TOT CCO held May 17th in Irving, TX.
CHILI (60 judged)
1. Pat Langley – Garland, TX
2. David Sexton – Dallas, TX
3. Shirley Sexton – Dallas, TX
4. Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
5. Teena TJ Friedel – Irving, TX
6. Tina Barnes – Euless, TX
7. Tom Dozier – Irving, TX
8. Susan Spencer – Irving, TX
9. Morris Moss – Garland, TX
10. Darrell Baxter – Grand Prairie, TX
SHOW
1. Dream Catcher, TJ Friedel – Irving, TX
2. American Legion, Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
3. Some Like It Hot, Tom Dozier – Waxahachie, TX
Results from the 30th Annual Top of Texas CCO held May 16th in Irving, TX.
CHILI (60 judged)
1. Kary Fieseler – Irving, TX
2. Vicki Sanders – Ennis, TX
3. Stephanie Brockman – Euless, TX
4. Gale Thedford – Lewisville, TX
5. Tina Barnes – Euless, TX
6. Babs Johnson – Irving, TX
7. Lee Brett – Euless, TX
8. Jim Ezell – Wichita Falls, TX
9. Kelly Brignon – Waxahachie, TX
10. Cathy Preston – Arlington, TX
SHOW
1. Bull Rush, Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
2. American Legion, Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
3. Grand Prize, Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie, TX
Beans (18) - Vicki Sanders, Waxahachie, TX
Juniors (5) – Rebecca Graves, Dallas, TX
Top of Texas Pod Annual Awards:
Rookie of the Year: Susan Spencer
Showteam of the Year: Bull Rush, Ginny Williams
Chilihead of the Year: Ron Barnes
NOTE: The 2009 candidate form is located in the Resource Center, while the special election form is on the Home page of the CASI Web site.
From Tonya Jester (Indianapolis, IN)
Upcoming cook-offs in Indiana during June and July.
June 20 – Lizton Summer Solstice, Lizton, IN
July 18 – Country Inn Chili & Ribs Cookoff, Indianapolis, IN (Note, ribs will be for judging only and not public tasting)
July 19 – Indiana Pepper Pod Annual CCO, Indianapolis, IN
Information for the Chad Jester Memorial CCO and Indiana State Field of Dreams CCO will be forthcoming.
But mark the dates, August 15 and September 26 respectively. Also, Indiana State will be at a new location this year.
Hope to see everyone here.
Tonya L. Jester
Cookoffs on Advertising Probation:
06/13/2009-014 Armstrong Lodge #445
DeLeon TX
06/14/2009-007 CTC Pod Cookoff
DeLeon TX
A BIG congratulations to Terry Graves on Sat and Karen Bains on Sun for winning those CCOs. Terry had an extra special day, because he and his partner (Dennis Jackson) also won the 42 Tournament. And Karen has her first Bronze Thorpy. WAY TO GO.
A GREAT BIG thanks to Connie and Tim Collier for opening up their place and hosting this great Weekend!
Results for Sat:
Chili (93)
1. Terry Graves, Wichita Falls, TX
2. Susie Manske, Fort Worth, TX
3. Nancy Graves, Wichita Falls, TX
4. Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
5. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
6. Jean Barkley, Weimer, TX
7. Janet Reynolds, Wichita Falls, TX
8. Tom Cook, Marble Falls, TX
9. Connie Collier, Synder, TX
10 Jessie Waguespack, Austin, TX
Show:
1. Guy Bates, Midland, TX
2. Sherry Willliams, Odessa, TX
3. Paul Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
Humanitarian Award for 2009: Joan Scott
Sunday
Chili (83)
1. Karen Bains, Rankin, TX
2. Bucky Seelig, Fredericksburg, TX
3. Cliff Miller, San Angelo, TX
4. Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
5. Kathy Hudson, Odessa, TX
6. Jean Barkley, Weimer, TX
7. Donna Conrad, Crawford, TX
8. Terry Graves, Wichita FAlls, TX
9. Judy Hawthrone, Wichita Falls, TX
10 Audrey Steinkemp, Marble Falls, TX
Show:
1. Sue Yates, San Angelo, TX
2. Guy Bates, Midland, TX
3. Gregg Wilson, Odessa, TX
From Ron Barnes ( Euless, TX) Results from the 30th Annual Top of Texas CCO held May 16th in Irving, TX.
CHILI (60 judged)
1. Kary Fieseler – Irving, TX
2. Vicki Sanders – Ennis, TX
3. Stephanie Brockman – Euless, TX
4. Gale Thedford – Lewisville, TX
5. Tina Barnes – Euless, TX
6. Babs Johnson – Irving, TX
7. Lee Brett – Euless, TX
8. Jim Ezell – Wichita Falls, TX
9. Kelly Brignon – Waxahachie, TX
10. Cathy Preston – Arlington, TX
SHOW
1. Bull Rush, Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
2. American Legion, Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
3. Grand Prize, Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie, TX
Beans (18) - Vicki Sanders, Waxahachie, TX
Juniors (5) – Rebecca Graves, Dallas, TX
Top of Texas Pod Annual Awards:
Rookie of the Year: Susan Spencer
Showteam of the Year: Bull Rush, Ginny Williams
Chilihead of the Year: Ron Barnes
Results from the Morning after TOT CCO held May 17th in Irving, TX.
CHILI (60 judged)
1. Pat Langley – Garland, TX
2. David Sexton – Dallas, TX
3. Shirley Sexton – Dallas, TX
4. Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
5. Teena TJ Friedel – Irving, TX
6. Tina Barnes – Euless, TX
7. Tom Dozier – Irving, TX
8. Susan Spencer – Irving, TX
9. Morris Moss – Garland, TX
10. Darrell Baxter – Grand Prairie, TX
SHOW
1. Dream Catcher, TJ Friedel – Irving, TX
2. American Legion, Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
3. Some Like It Hot, Tom Dozier – Waxahachie, TX
Results from the 30th Annual Top of Texas CCO held May 16th in Irving, TX.
CHILI (60 judged)
1. Kary Fieseler – Irving, TX
2. Vicki Sanders – Ennis, TX
3. Stephanie Brockman – Euless, TX
4. Gale Thedford – Lewisville, TX
5. Tina Barnes – Euless, TX
6. Babs Johnson – Irving, TX
7. Lee Brett – Euless, TX
8. Jim Ezell – Wichita Falls, TX
9. Kelly Brignon – Waxahachie, TX
10. Cathy Preston – Arlington, TX
SHOW
1. Bull Rush, Ginny Williams – Irving, TX
2. American Legion, Karen Ducote – Bedford, TX
3. Grand Prize, Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie, TX
Beans (18) - Vicki Sanders, Waxahachie, TX
Juniors (5) – Rebecca Graves, Dallas, TX
Top of Texas Pod Annual Awards:
Rookie of the Year: Susan Spencer
Showteam of the Year: Bull Rush, Ginny Williams
Chilihead of the Year: Ron Barnes
NOTE: The 2009 candidate form is located in the Resource Center, while the special election form is on the Home page of the CASI Web site.
From Tonya Jester (Indianapolis, IN)
Upcoming cook-offs in Indiana during June and July.
June 20 – Lizton Summer Solstice, Lizton, IN
July 18 – Country Inn Chili & Ribs Cookoff, Indianapolis, IN (Note, ribs will be for judging only and not public tasting)
July 19 – Indiana Pepper Pod Annual CCO, Indianapolis, IN
Information for the Chad Jester Memorial CCO and Indiana State Field of Dreams CCO will be forthcoming.
But mark the dates, August 15 and September 26 respectively. Also, Indiana State will be at a new location this year.
Hope to see everyone here.
Tonya L. Jester
Cookoffs on Advertising Probation:
06/13/2009-014 Armstrong Lodge #445
DeLeon TX
06/14/2009-007 CTC Pod Cookoff
DeLeon TX
From Sherrie Davis (South Houston, TX)
The Moose CCO on the Flyer below is going to be a fun one - Saturday nite the cooks can stay to see Davin James.
He plays at Blanco's every once in a while and also played at TICC some years back.
Hope to see you.
There is room for RV's and there are a couple of hotels around the corner on the Beltway between Spencer and Fairmont - they are on Vista.
From Ron Barnes (Euless, TX)
I would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers, plants and comforting thoughts and prayers during the difficult time of my Mother's passing. It makes me feel blessed to have as many friends as I do. Tina and I sincerely thank each and every one of you.
Thanks, Ron Barnes and Family
NOTE:
From Tamera Dees:
Mild Bill's Spices will be closed from Sat. May 23rd through Sun. May 31st for vacation. All spice orders received during this time will be shipped on Monday, June 1st.
Thanks,
Friday, May 15, 2009
There is not a lot of news to report today. There are at least 3 big CCOs this weekend in Texas. The Black Gold Pod and Bronze Buffalo CCO in Synder on Saturday and Sunday and The TOT CCO in Irving. Hope all of you get a chance to cook this weekend.
If you did not see my second post on yesterday, please check it out.
From Tammy Wooster:
It has just come to our knowledge that the address to mail entry forms to for the Southwest Open is incorrect, It is not PO Box 100 - it is PO Box 1129, Wichita Falls TX 76307. If anyone mailed to the incorrect address you will probably be getting your entry form back soon. Feel Free to contact me if you did this and we will work it out.
Tammie 940-636-8846 or tammiew421@aol.com or tjw_cpa@sbcglobal.net....
Have a Great weekend!!!!
If you did not see my second post on yesterday, please check it out.
From Tammy Wooster:
It has just come to our knowledge that the address to mail entry forms to for the Southwest Open is incorrect, It is not PO Box 100 - it is PO Box 1129, Wichita Falls TX 76307. If anyone mailed to the incorrect address you will probably be getting your entry form back soon. Feel Free to contact me if you did this and we will work it out.
Tammie 940-636-8846 or tammiew421@aol.com or tjw_cpa@sbcglobal.net....
Have a Great weekend!!!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
This is the sescond post for today:
From Tammie Wooster:
It has just come to our knowledge that the address to mail entry forms to for the Southwest Open is incorrect, It is not PO Box 100 - it is PO Box 1129, Wichita Falls, TX 76307. If anyone mailed to the incorrect address you will probably be getting your entry form back soon. Feel Free to contact me if you did this and we will work it out.
Tammie 940-636-8846 or http://webmail.suddenlink.net/do/mail/message/mailto?to=tammiew421%40aol.com or http://webmail.suddenlink.net/do/mail/message/mailto?to=tjw_cpa%40sbcglobal.net....
The Nominating Committee appointed for this years Board of Director's election are Karen Bains (Chairman), Bruce Smith and Rick Thomas. Nominations and applications for the GPM election must be sent to Karen Bains no later than August 15, 2009. Karen's address is Karen Baines, PO Box 187, Rankin, TX 79778
Interested parties applying to full fill the unexpired term of Dorathy Williams are to sent there applications to me. Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX no later than June 15, 2009.
From Mayo Blair:
SPORTS CHAIRS
Once again, sports chairs will be available at SPACE CITY POD COOKOFF JUNE 6th.....at BLANCOS.
If you need "10" chairs, I can have them shipped directly to your address. The chairs are $42 each. Colors are RED, BLACK, NAVY, HUNTER GREEN, PURPLE.
I need your order now but not your money.....pay for them at the cookoff. BUT I do need the order by May 26th.
Thanks.” Mayo travelmjblair@yahoo.com
From Stephanie Brockman:
For those of you who haven't heard, we plan on having a little fun this Sunday at the Morning After TOT Cookoff at the Irving Elks Lodge.
For those who want to participate, we're having a "Blind Recipe Swap". This will go on along with our regular cookoff, and is open to anyone who wants to participate.
Here's how it will work: Bring your already mixed dumps in ziploc baggies labeled with only "Dump #1, Dump #2" etc. No names, comments or instructions. Then we'll put them in brown bags and number them. You'll draw a number, and you'll cook your chili using those spices.
At announcements, we'll disclose who cooked whose recipe!
If you plan to participate, you MUST register and turn in your dumps before 9AM on Sunday. That is when we'll draw for numbers! Hope to see you all this weekend at the 30th Annual TOT Pod Cookoff!!!!
From Dave Hewitt:
The Greenville, TX CCO has been canceled and will be rescheduled for later in the year. Please pass the word.
I want to apologize to all of you who send me something yesterday to put in the blog and you don't see it there today. I am in Synder and I am using a different mail server and some of the emails did not come through. If you did send something and it is not posted, please send it again and I will make a second post today. Thanks
Janice
SPORTS CHAIRS
Once again, sports chairs will be available at SPACE CITY POD COOKOFF JUNE 6th.....at BLANCOS.
If you need "10" chairs, I can have them shipped directly to your address. The chairs are $42 each. Colors are RED, BLACK, NAVY, HUNTER GREEN, PURPLE.
I need your order now but not your money.....pay for them at the cookoff. BUT I do need the order by May 26th.
Thanks.” Mayo travelmjblair@yahoo.com
From Stephanie Brockman:
For those of you who haven't heard, we plan on having a little fun this Sunday at the Morning After TOT Cookoff at the Irving Elks Lodge.
For those who want to participate, we're having a "Blind Recipe Swap". This will go on along with our regular cookoff, and is open to anyone who wants to participate.
Here's how it will work: Bring your already mixed dumps in ziploc baggies labeled with only "Dump #1, Dump #2" etc. No names, comments or instructions. Then we'll put them in brown bags and number them. You'll draw a number, and you'll cook your chili using those spices.
At announcements, we'll disclose who cooked whose recipe!
If you plan to participate, you MUST register and turn in your dumps before 9AM on Sunday. That is when we'll draw for numbers! Hope to see you all this weekend at the 30th Annual TOT Pod Cookoff!!!!
From Dave Hewitt:
The Greenville, TX CCO has been canceled and will be rescheduled for later in the year. Please pass the word.
I want to apologize to all of you who send me something yesterday to put in the blog and you don't see it there today. I am in Synder and I am using a different mail server and some of the emails did not come through. If you did send something and it is not posted, please send it again and I will make a second post today. Thanks
Janice
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A second post for today!
From Renee Moore:
It is with regret that I report the CASI Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Dorathy Williams. Dorathy has been a tremendous asset to CASI and will be missed. She will continue to do the Upcomings until her successor is elected.
Thank you, Dorathy, for your years of service and all you've done for our organization.
Renee Moore
CASI President
From Renee Moore:
It is with regret that I report the CASI Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Dorathy Williams. Dorathy has been a tremendous asset to CASI and will be missed. She will continue to do the Upcomings until her successor is elected.
Thank you, Dorathy, for your years of service and all you've done for our organization.
Renee Moore
CASI President
Form Dave Hewlett:
ATTENTION to all chili cooks -----------------------------------------
Due to weather and the past large amount of rain the Greenville CCO may have to change locations. It is not firm yet. Please review the blogs for further updates later in the week.
That CCO is on May 23, 2009 in Greenville, TX for reference.
This is just an early CCO watch message for now!
ATTENTION to all chili cooks -----------------------------------------
Due to weather and the past large amount of rain the Greenville CCO may have to change locations. It is not firm yet. Please review the blogs for further updates later in the week.
That CCO is on May 23, 2009 in Greenville, TX for reference.
This is just an early CCO watch message for now!
From Tammie Wooster:
Hey Everyone, Southwest Open promises to be bigger and better than ever! Check out the awesome prizes!!! Our Sponsor is A+...
Show Teams notice we are giving $300 in travel money, don't miss out!
Hope to see you all there!
Southwest Open Prize List
Saturday - Chili
1st Place - Chair, $200 Free Play, $300 Travel Money, EZ Up Tent, Windbreak, Traveling Trophy
2nd Place - Chair, $100 Free Play, $200 Travel Money
3rd Place - Chair, $75 Free Play, $100 Travel Money
4th Place - Chair, $50 Free Play
5th Place - Chair, $25 Free Play
6th thru 20th Place - Chair
21st Place - Kiss your sister Trophy
Saturday - Showmanship
1st Place - Chair, EZ Up Tent, $300 Travel Money
2nd Place - Chair
3rd Place - Chair
Sunday - Chili
1st Place – Jacket, $200 Free Play, Bronze Indian Statue
2nd Place – Jacket, $100 Free Play
3rd Place – Jacket, $75 Free Play
4th thru 10th Place - Kiowa Jackets
Sunday - Showmanship
1st thru 3rd place - Kiowa Jackets
One EZ Up will go to the person who traveled the farthest to get to the Cookoff.
$250 in Free Play to the winner of the Pre-Registration Drawing
Jackets will be monogrammed afterwards
From Keith Karaff:
Hello Everyone. The 32nd Annual Texas Open is now in the books and congratulations to our new champ, Chuck Spishock from Dickinson and our new Show Champ, Brent Allen from George West. We were down a little this year in cooks with 87 total turned in. We had a great time at Papa's Ice House in Spring TX. We had nine junior cooks this year. Below are the results from the cookoff.
Texas Open Chili Championship
87 chilis
1. Chuck Spishock Q'd
2. Vicki Esford Q'd
3. Vern Gilpin Q'd
4. Karin Barnes
5. Steve Cloninger
6. Mayo Blair
7. Sherrie Davis
8. Dana Plocheck
9. CJ Nueffer
10 Roy Davis
Final Table
11. Brent Allen
12. Dee Hay
13. Monette Birch
14. James Benefield
15. Doyle Smith
16. Stacey Davis
17. Keith Karaff
18. Jessie Waguesack
19. Ralph Hay
20 Peggy Bocanegra
21. Noelle Roy
22. Doug Hay
Show
1. Buzzard Bar - Brent Allen Q'd
2. LHCB Roy Davis
3. Oil Field Trash - Larry Hammock.
Junior Chili
1. Chris Conner - Santa Fe
2. Travis Martin - The Woodlands
3. Rebecca Cudd- The Woodlands
4. Ashley Fertac
5. Carrie Richardson - Shenandoah
6. Cody Casey - Dayton
7. Gorden Saxton - Houston
8. Cortney Ward - Houston
9. Hunter Recter - Dayton
Junior Show
1- Carrie Richardson - Luau Chili
2. Big Dog Chili-Cody Casey
3. Ashley Fertak-Breast Cancer Awarness
From Ruby Ross:
Highland Lakes Chili Pod Meeting
MONDAY - May 18, 2009 - 6:15 pm
Tom Cook's Home - 216 Ave E - Marble Falls
Pizza - Wine & Beer will be furnished by the pod
We the Highland Lakes Pod Members need to pat ourselves on the back! Our 38th Howdy-Roo was very successful. We made right at $10,000 for our charities.
A special thank you - thank you - thank you goes to every cook that attended. Our Chili friends worked very hard with us to make this a success. This was one
Howdy-Roo that it took the entire team to make it happen. There are so many people to thank I cannot list them all. Thanks to everyone.
It's WEDNESDAY!! Here are this week's CCOs:
May 16, 2009-001 - Jourdanton, TX CASI. 19th Annual Malvin Prasifka Chili and Bar-B-Q Cook-off, Jourdanton, TX. $20. Entry fee, Chili Grind only,Turn-in at 2:pm. More details to follow. Kim Hiley 210-286-4275, kdhiley@yahoo.com Happy Hinman 210-364-8577
May 16, 2009-002 - Snyder, TX CASI. Black Gold Pod Cookoff Held at Tim and Connie Collier's place, 1528 CR 132. Fish Fry Friday night. Cooks breakfast Saturday morning. Pot Luck dinner Saturday night, meat furnished by Pod. Shuffleboard, Horseshoe, and 42 tournaments. Plenty of dry camping. Contact Patsy Childress 432-520-4433; 432-425-4473 or patsy@t3wireless.com or Connie Collier collier@snydertex.com 325-575-8282. Entry fee $18 turn in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Pod.
May 16, 2009-003 - Irving, TX CASI. 30th Annual TOT Kickoff Cookoff at Irving Elks Lodge, 2015 N. Britian Rd. Major goody bag item for first 75 registered. Jackpot Beans $5 - turn in 12 PM. Junior Chili free entry - turn in 12 PM. CASI Chili $20 - turn in 2 PM. Overnight camping, limited hookups available for small fee. Friday night cooks party. Cash breakfast, lunch and bar Saturday. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. See Sunday cookoff same location. Make checks payable to Top Of Texas CASI. Contact Babs Johnson 972- 523-8849. bajohnson55@verizon.net
May 16, 2009-004 - Overland Park, KS CASI. Gladiator 1st Annual POD Cookoff. Held at the VFW Post 846 located at 8804 Grant. Take 87th Street east off of I-35 for 1 mile to Grant, turn right on Grant, VFW is located 600 ft on the right. Benefits the Gladiator POD. Entry fee: $20.00, Turn-in 1 PM. Tent & RV parking available ($20.00 for electrical). Wendell Rankin painted stove for 1st Place! Cooks party Saturday night. This is a 2 day CCO (see 5/17 for further info). Contact: Lee Kroencke at 816-863-9313 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com
May 17, 2009-001 - Snyder, TX CASI. 4th Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff Held at Tim & Connie's place, 1528 CR 132. First Place Trophy is a Lloyd Goldwire Bronze Buffalo. See Previous day cookoff for more details. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:30 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Connie Collier 325-575-8282 collier@snydertex.com or Patsy Childress 432-520-4433 432-425-4473 patsy@t3wireless.com.
May 17, 2009-002 - Irving, TX CASI. Morning After TOT CCO Held at Irving Elks Lodge, 2015 Britian. For TOT charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Top of Texas CASI. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Babs Johnson 972-523-8849 email bajohnson55@verizon.net. See cookoff previous day, same location.
May 17, 2009-003 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW Post 846 Cookoff. Held at VFW Post 846 located at 8804 Grant. Take 87th Street east off I-35 for 1 mile, turn right on Grant, the VFW is 600ft on the right. Entry fee: $20, Turn-in @ noon. Benefits VFW Post 846 charities. This is a 2nd day CCO (See 5/16 for info) Contact: Lee Kroencke @ 816-863-9313 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com
We are heading to Synder this afternoon. I hope to still have email, etc. Here's hoping for a great weekend of chili cooking for all of us. I know that some parts of the country are a little wet. I talked to Dixie Johnson yesterday and she said they were getting LOTS of rain. I asked her to send us some of that.
Have a GREAT Chili Day!!!!
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