From Robert "Wappo" Schrade:
All right gentleman April 16,2001 The Texas Ladies State Chili Championship and it is the ladies day off. So come on all of you men and if you can please come help out in the judging area. Lots of help needed and also a lot of fun to be had and what a big thanks you will be getting not only from the TLS board but also from the ladies. If you can help please see either Boomer,Wappo,or Larry Burruss and we will have something for you do to i feel sure. Start checking with us around 10 am or so on the morning of the cookoff and we thank you all for your great help.

Thanks

NOTE:  Because of some inquires, it appears that there are many CCOs that are not have a Cook's Meeting.  It is necessary especially when you have new cooks.  It is also a good reminder to seasoned cooks.  Sometimes we assume that everybody is familiar with the rules, etc.  Here is what should be included in the Cook's Meeting.

HEAD COOKS' MEETING  A head cooks' meeting may be held by the head judge(s) and/or CASI Referee for the cookoff. This meeting provides an opportunity to make announcements, explain rules, distribute cups, cover any local procedures or customs, and answer questions about the cookoff.

SAMPLE AGENDA

a. Opening Remarks Introductions and special announcements or instructions.

"The head judge(s) is (are) {names}. The CASI Referee for the cookoff is {name}."

b. Chili Rules Read Page 1, "Chili Cooking Rules".

c. Judging Criteria "Competition chili is blind judged based on the following five criteria: aroma, consistency, red color, taste, and aftertaste."

d. Judging Cups "Pick your judging cups up at {location}.

"When you pick up your cup, you are required to sign the removable ticket in the presence of a designated official. The number on the ticket corresponds to the number taped to the cup. This is the only way we can tell who the winner is when the ticket is removed from the cup on stage. Put your signed ticket in a safe place. If you lose your ticket, you cannot win; we must have both matching halves.


o not tamper with or remove the ticket taped on the cup. Do not mark the inside or outside of the cup or place identifying objects (e.g., floating jalapeños, bay leaves, etc.) inside the cup. A 'marked' cup will be disqualified.

“If you damage your cup, bring both the cup and your signed ticket to me. If you lose your cup, bring the signed ticket to me and your cup will be replaced. In either case, locate either me or a cookoff official as soon as possible – do not wait until turn in."

e. Turn in "Bring your chili cup at {time} to {location}. Do not delay turning in your chili. No cups will be accepted after the judging begins."

f. Showmanship "Showmanship will run from {time} to {time}. Teams competing for showmanship will meet at {location} after picking up your judging cups."

g. Questions "Are there any questions? You may begin picking up your cups at {location}. Good luck!"

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

Feb 19, 2011-001 - Apache Junction, AZ CASI. 13th Superstition Mountain CCO Cook off held at the Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road. Come on out and help us celebrate the 13th Annual Superstition Mountain Chili Cook Off. We'll have a Cook's Party Friday evening. Events Saturday include Red Chili, Salsa, Green Chili, People's Choice Chili and Showmanship. Cook's Meeting 9 AM; Salsa turn-in Noon; Green Chili turn-in 1 PM and Competition Red Chili turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee $15 Free dry camping for the cooks. Benefit Nancy Rutledge Foundation Contact Tom Klug 480-288-4375. Email chiliklug@msn.com.

Feb 19, 2011-002 - Comstock, TX CASI. 6th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Call 432-317-4336 432-292- 4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Lloyd Goldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for 1st place chili. Also Bronze INDIAN MAIDEN Richard Scott Memorial Traveling Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire for 1st Place Chili. Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show. Dessert and Art Auction 3:00 pm Sat afternoon. 42 Tournament 6:00 pm with special trophies from Thunderbird Machinery for winning team. Chicken & Dumplings Friday nite Cooks Party. Black Gold Breakfast Sat am. Hinds well service Southern Style Pulled Pork Supper Sat nite. Benefits Comstock School Scholarships. Sunday CCO same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096.

Feb 19, 2011-003 - Caldwell, TX CASI. 1st Bernard Rychlik Memorial CCO. Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Make checks payable to VFW Post 4458. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. RV parking, no electricity See cookoff next day. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148, vv1ranch@gmail.com.

Feb 19, 2011-004 - Mesquite, TX CASI. The Texan Trail-Blazing Chili CO. Held at the Antique Gallery of Mesquite 3330 N Galloway Ste 225. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 p.m. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in noon. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Nexus Recovery Center for battered women. Contact person is Peg Schaffer 214 912 8896, antqgallery@aol.com.  Please bring throwdown chili. Make checks payable to Antique Gallery.

Feb 19, 2011-005 - Jacksboro, TX CASI. Jacksboro Fire Dept Benefit CCO. This is a two day cookoff at the Jack County Fairgrounds on Hwy 59 next to Lake Jacksboro. Indoor Cooking available. Plenty of dry camping. Local motel with discounted rate, email or call for info. There will be a raffle for a customized gas golf cart with trailer on Saturday evening. Tickets are $50 each and will get you and a guest a Chicken Fried Steak meal with all the fixin's. Ticket holder also gets entry fee paid for Sundays BSOT Pod Cookoff. Proceeds will benefits the Jacksboro FD. Friday night cooks party with meal free to chili cooks. Saturday breakfast provided for donation. Local division turn in 1 PM. Youth division turn in 1 PM. Entry fee CASI is $20. Turn- in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Jacksboro FD. Contact Bruce Stewart 817-269- 4797, Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Jon Reese 940-631-0499, email jreese@texomaice.com or Chief Jeremy Jennings 940-567-6321.

Feb 19, 2011-006 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Auxiliary Cancelled. Date changed to March 5th.

Feb 20, 2011-001 - Comstock, TX CASI. 6th Annual Comstock School Library CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W, Call 432-317-4336 432-292-4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Trophies will beGuy W. Bates Trophies. Sunday morning breakfast by Lorina's Cantina. Saturday CCO at same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830-703-0096.

Feb 20, 2011-002 - Caldwell, TX CASI. Day 2 Bernard Rychlik Memorial CCO Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Benefits Brazos Valley Hospice. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. RV parking no electricity. Chili Grind Only. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148 vv1ranch@gmail.com.

Feb 20, 2011-003 - Jacksboro, TX CASI. BSOT Pod Cookoff. This is a two day cookoff at the Jack County Fairgrounds on Hwy 59 next to Lake Jacksboro. Indoor cooking available. Plenty of dry camping. Local motel has a discounted rate,  Email or call for info. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to BSOT Pod. Contact Bruce Stewart 817-269- 4797, Jon Reese 940-632-0499 jreese@texomaice.com.

Feb 20, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 CCO. Cancelled. Date changed to March 6th.