Wednesday, October 6, 2010

I am posting later today since we are in Tucson the rest of the week for a meeting that Cliff has.

From Kim Hiley:
This weekend is the Annual SAP CASI Fall Cook-off in Bandera at the Pioneer RV Park. Cook's Party on Fri night. Sat competition is Chili, Beans and Hot Wings.  Chili Entry $20 for the day or $30 for both days. Bean turn-in at 1:00pm and Hot Wings at 3:00pm. Potluck Sat night. Sun turn-in at 1. Chili Grind Only both Days. Information contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275. Hope to see everyone this weekend.

From Aaron Hall:
Come join the Havana Lions Club Saturday, October 16th 2010 in Havana For the Havana Lions Club Chili Cook off. The competition starts at 11:00 am and runs till 2:00 pm. 100% of the Proceeds benefit the Blind and the Hearing impaired. The event will be held next to Havana Fire Dept. on seventh avenue just in case the chili gets to hot.

For more information contact Aaron Hall with the Havana Lions Club at 850.509.0817. This event is open to the public. Pre-registration required for Chili Entries Please contact us for official rules.

Registration is free , we require you bring 4-5 gals of chili , any tables and heating equipment you may require. Contestant are asked to arrive at 10a.m. for set up

Thank you for helping us help others

From Ron Barnes:
Results from the 9th Annual Veteran's Memorial CCO held at the Irving VFW on October 2nd:

Chili (38 judged)
1. Tom Dozier - Irving
2. Babs Johnson - Irving
3. Dan Campbell - Cedar Hill
4. Charles Breeden - Alvarado
5. Stephanie Brockman - Euless
6. David "Budda" Manske - Arlington
7. Joel Sexton - Parts Unknown (Garland)
8. Ray Medlin - Rowlett
9. Dru Stewart - Hurst
10. Beth Moon - Hurst

Show
1. Bull Rush - Ginny Williams - Irving
2. Dream Catcher - TJ Friedel - Irving
3. Hell's Fury - Shirley Sexton - Dallas

Beans (12 judged)
1. Tom Dozier - Irving
2. Kelly Brignon - Ennis
3. Ginny WIlliams - Irving

VFW Member Chili (7 judged)
1. Ray Medlin
2. Mike Downs
3. Betty Pittman

50/50 Drawing ($95)
Bob Coats

Hardley Fest:
We hope you will be able to join us for HandleyFEST. We are actively seeking additional cook teams and volunteer judges. If you know of anyone that might like to participate as a cook or a judge, please send them our way! Thank you for your interest in the festival. Attached is our cook-off form and a map showing where the cook-off will be.

Live to Inspire,
Iris Bruton
682-558-4323

Join the 50,000 attendees at HandleyFest on October 9, 2010!

Festival Profile: A fun event for the whole family featuring a live entertainment, car show, juried art show, crafters, food concessions, trackless train, inflatable rides, activities, dog show, safety fair and a chili cook-off.

Target Audience: Families, youth, teens, adults, seniors, Art lovers and collectors
Attendance: 50,000+ (anticipated)
Location: Handley Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76112
The festival takes place on Handley Drive between Lancaster Ave and Meadowbrook Drive.
Times: Saturday, October 9, 2010 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost: The event is FREE for the public to attend.

Hosted by: The Historic Handley Development Corporation – http://www.oldtownehandley.org/
The Historic Handley Development Corporation, a charitable non-profit organization fosters, encourages, and promotes the civic and economic growth and development of the Handley area of East Side Fort Worth, Tarrant County and the State of Texas and preserves, protects, and enhances the historic structures and heritage of the area. All funds are applied to our efforts to realize our goals through the use of civic, educational and informative programs and to address critical issues in the revitalization of the Handley area; and by encouraging and enabling the preservation of existing structures and the construction of new architecturally and historically compatible structures.

From Jim Ezell:
Once again I am putting together a winner's table at TICC with rewards for our 2010 champion. We will have merchandise, the custom winner's flag, gift baskets, gift certificates etc. for the new champ. If you or your business would like to participate in this offering, please contact me or just bring it to TICC.  We started this last year and wish to give credit to everyone involved.

Thank you

Jim Ezell
Sponsor Chair (CASI)
Chili Appreciation Society International
A 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Charitable Corporation
Visit our website: www.chili.org