Wednesday, January 19, 2011

From Larry Burruss:
Johnny Osborn of Midland, TX, brother of Janie Burruss and brother-in-law of Larry Burruss, passed away Tuesday in Midland, TX after a brief Illness.  More about arrangements to come.


Let's keep Janie and Larry in our prayers.


NOTE:  This is a reminder that if you have anything that you would like to address to the board, please send me the information.


Winter Workshop and Board Meeting
The Winter Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Irving, Elks, Irving, TX.  The meeting will begin at 8:00.  CASI members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  This is an informal meeting. 


The Winter Board Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Irving, Elks, Irving, TX.  The meeting will begin at 8:00 and will finish by 12:00 allowing Board Members to make flights home.  CASI members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.


Agendas of this meeting will be posted later this week.


It is Wednesday and here are the CCO's for this weekend.



Jan 21, 2011-001 - Atoka, OK CASI. Atoka Main Firehouse Chili Cook Off 100 N Penn in Atoka OK. From hwy 69 turn East on Court 2 blocks to Penn. Atoka Main Street will be hosting a CASI Sanctioned Chili Cook Off to celebrate the SE Regional Fire School and the Fire Truck Parade. With goal of over 100 Firetrucks this will be a great fun event for the whole family! Can your chili impress the Firehouse Chili Judges? Entry fee $25 Turn-in 3:30 PM. All official CASI rules must be followed. Atoka Main Street works to restore, restructure, and revitalize the heart of Atoka - our Historic Downtown. See the website for more information www.atokamainstreet.com or contact carol@atokamainstreet.com 580-889-6246. On advertising probation. Chili must be cooked on site.

Jan 22, 2011-001 - Orland Park, IL CASI. Chilly Willie Ladies Chili Challenge Illinois Ladies State Chili Championship. Held at Orland Park Civic Center, William R Vogel Memorial, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL. Benefits TBD. Entry fee $25. Turn-in 2:30 pm. Make checks payable to Village of Orland Park, mail to Patty Vlazny, Village of Orland Park, 14700 S Ravinia Ave 60462. For information, contact Patty Vlazny, 708-403-6145, or email pvlazny@orland-park.il.us. Automatic Qualifier For TICC.

Jan 22, 2011-002 - Orland Park, IL CASI. Chilly Willie Men's Chili Challenge Illinois Men's State Chili Championship. Held at Orland Park Civic Center, William R Vogel Memorial, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL. Benefits TBD. Entry fee $25. Turn-in 2:30 pm. Make checks payable to Village of Orland Park, mail to Patty Vlazny, Village of Orland Park, 14700 S Ravinia Ave 60462. For information, contact Patty Vlazny, 708-403-6145, or email pvlazny@orland-park.il.us. Automatic Qualifier For TICC.

Jan 22, 2011-003 - Denton, TX CASI. Com'in Up Tough 4th Annual Pod CCO. Held at Fosters Saddle Shop 6409 N I-35. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Vicki 940-391-6998 cowgirlattitude@hotmail.com or Delora 940-230- 3238 deloragoin@hotmail.com.

Jan 22, 2011-004 - College Station, TX CASI. Operation: Chili Cookoff. Held at 4101 State Hwy 6 South. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Make checks payable to Independence Harley-Davidson. 50/50 Bean turn-in 1, entry $10. Harley Davidson Rider Challenge entry $10 chili fee, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Heather Beran 979-690-1669 email marketing@independenceHD.com

Jan 23, 2011-001 - Overland Park, KS CASI. Overland Park Elks Chili Cookoff located at 10201 W. 85th Street. Go east on 87th Street off of I- 35 for approximately 1/2 mile, then north on Switzer to 85th Street. Turn east to 10201 W. 85th Street. CASI chili turn- in at 1 pm with a $20.00 entry fee. Pie competition at 10:00am with a $5.00 entry fee and Salsa @ 1:30 pm also $5.00. Benefits the O.P. Elks Building Fund. Contact Lee Kroencke at 913-754- 6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez @ 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com.