If you or someone you know is interested in providing entertainment for TICC this year, please contact Roy Huston at rhuston1452@xanadoo.com.
If you wish to contact Roy by postal mail, please send a copy of your CD and press kit to:
Roy Huston
2208 Piedmont Pl. Rear Apt.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Roy will compile all the information and make recommendations to the Board.
From Kevin Wooster:
NOTE: Please remember that the deadline to have something published in the Trails in January 15th. If you have something that you would like to have appear in February's Trail's, please send it to Dana Plocheck.
If you have something that you would like to share with the Board of Director's Winter Workshop and Meeting, please send it to me by January 15th so that it can be put on the agenda. Mark January 30 and 31 and join the CASI Board at the Irving Elks for these Winter Meetings.
It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this Weekend.
Jan 15, 2011-001 - Odessa, TX CASI. Boys State Cookoff. Held at 2701 E 8th St. Benefits Boys State. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Keith Coffman 432-367-9093. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 430.
Jan 15, 2011-002 - Converse, TX CASI. 20th Half Way Point Chili Cookoff American Legion Post 593, 325 West Legion Drive. RV Parking, cooks party Friday evening, Entertainment Saturday night. Cookoff same location next day. Benefits Legion charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact John Orff 210-632-2623.
Jan 15, 2011-003 - Montgomery, TX CASI. Wolfie"s First Annual CCO. Held at 14954 Hwy 105 West, Lake Conroe 77356. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Hosted by Piney Woods Pod. Contact Dana Blake email dana715@consolidated.net, Earl Who Gorhum 713-724-5736 cell. 936-588-8200 business. See cook off next day. Charity TBD.
Jan 15, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. 16th Annual Wichita East VFD CCO. Held at 2070 Hwy 79 North. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Brisket $15, $5 local "backyard" chili. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Friday night cooks feed at station. Contact Hayden Hansen 940-781-3990.
Jan 15, 2011-005 - Rocky Point, MX CASI. Playa Bonita/Playa de Oro Chopps Pod Cookoff. Cook on the Beach. Held at Paya de Oro/Pitaya Cantine/Hotel. Turn in at High Tide 1 PM Entry Fee $15. Benefits La Matana Special Needs Schools. Contact Madjack azmadjack@prodigy.net or US 480- 648-7689 or Mexico 6381106344.
Jan 15, 2011-006 - Dubuque, IA CASI. Chill Out Chili Cookoff. Held at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium 350 East 3rd St. CASI. Benefits Dubuque County Historical Society Turn In: 2:00. Fee $18 for CASI chili, $15 for Open Chili, $25 for both. Make checks payable to: Dubuque County Historical Society Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-365-2944 Cell 319 721 1580 chiliman1955@yahoo.com or Jan Feltes 563-543-2678. Cook off takes place on an outdoor deck. It will be enclosed but be prepared for possible cold temperatures.
Jan 15, 2011-007 - Statesville, NC CASI. Pre-Super Bowl Elks Lodge Cook Off Held at 1521 Radio Rd. Stateville NC. See web www.ncchili.com. Beans turn in at 12:00, salsa turn in 12:30PM CASI and Freestyle chili turn in 1:00 PM. Entry fee first chili $20, $10 entry for each additional category entered. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Showmanship also judged. Benefits Elks Lodge charity's. This is held inside the Elks Lodge, tables and chairs will be furnished, this will be a great cook off rain or shine. Contact Bill Lundy 704-872-5652, bob@ncchili.com, jean@nccili.com.
Jan 15, 2011-008 - Plano, TX CASI. American Legion Riders Post 321. 1236 Avenue J and 14th St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Veterans Aide & Relief. Make checks payable to ALR 321. Jack Pot beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Contact Wendy or Randy Rouse 214-673-6861, 972-569-7422
Jan 15, 2011-009 - Benson, AZ CASI. High Desert Pod Senoran Desert International open Chili Cookoff Top 3 are automatic qualifiers for TICC. This is the CCO originally scheduled for Rocky Point Mexico. Event to be held at Gas City at exit 302 and I-10, Benson AZ. Camp and cook with big cook's party Friday Nite. Turn in is 2:00 pm. Easy on-off freeway location and loads of parking. Hotel right across the road. Will arrange for room discounts. Easy access to Tucson Intl Airport. Entry fee is $25 payable to HDP. Benefits Gen. Tena School in Rocky Point. More info from Ben Berry 520.378.3692.
Jan 16, 2011-001 - Converse,, TX CASI. Georgia Horner Memorial Cookoff American Legion Post 593, 325 West Legion Drive, Converse, TX RV parking. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Contact John Orff 210-632- 2623. See cookoff previous day.
Jan 16, 2011-002 - Montgomery. TX CASI. Wolfie's Day After Cookoff. Held at 14954 Hwy 105 West, Lake Conroe 77356. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Hosted by Piney Woods Pod. Contact Dana Blake at Wolfies dana715@consolidated.net Earl Gorhum 713-724-5736, 936-588- 8200 business. Charity TBD.
Jan 16, 2011-003 - Estes Park, CO CASI. Estes Park Winter Festival 2010 Chili Cookoff with Wine, Beer and Live Music. Held in Bond Park, East Elkhorn Avenue and MacGregor Avenue. Setup at 8:00 am & 9:00 am cooks meeting. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Candice Mohr 970-586-2099.
