We have returned from the Summer Board Meeting.  Tomorrow I will start sharing some of the information from that meeting.  It was a good meeting and there were serveral actions and much discussion.  Thanks to the Irving Elks for their hospitality, and also to all of you who took the time out of your day to be with us for the meeting.

From Kim Hiley:

Everyone is invited to the Hiley House in Hye on July 3rd. We're having our annual get together for those cooking in Kingsland, on the 2nd, and Becker Vineyard, on the 4th, and looking for a place to stay. You're welcome to bring your house to our house or just come over for some socializing and beverages. We'll once again have a potluck party. Come anytime and stay as long as you want. For information please call 210-286-4275 or email kdhiley@yahoo.com. From Connie Collier: Colorado State CCO results (Grand Lake Colorado) 1. Bucky Seelig- Fredericksburg, TX 2. Carolyn Seelig- Fredericksburg, TX (Q) 3. Tim Collier- Snyder, TX    4. Connie Collier- Snyder, TX 5. Laura Moriarty- Austin, TX 6. Pat Moriarty- Austin, TX 7. Alan Dean -Johnson City, TX (Q) 8. Steve Nadeau- Boerne, TX 9. Lyman Wilkerson- Loveland CO-Colorado State Champion  10. Margaret Nadeau- Boerne, TX Colorado Qualifiers Rocky Kimball -Highland Ranch, CO Amy Hardesty- Denver, CO (Susan and Alan Dean's daughter) Showmanship 1. God Bless America (Q) 2. Way out West 3. Jamaica Me Hot Salsa 1. Amy Hardesty, Denver CO Many thanks to the John, Lyman, and the Colorado Pod for the warm welcome and hospitality. It was a great cookoff in a beautiful location. Hundreds of spectators came to sample red and green chili and salsa. The high temperature was around 75 degrees. The first picture "the View from Cookoff site" Second Picture-"people lined up to sample chili" Winners for Waco Second Day 1.Gerald Casey - Arlington - Q'd 2. Steve Ashman - Q'd 3. Steve Bond 4. John Caffey 5. Chuck Taylor  6. Ray Segions (sp) 7. Dianne Stimson 8. Gene Bond 9. Jennifer Schoppe 10 Jim Trietsch From Nancy Hewlett: Garland Elks CCO  Day 1 Winners 1  Mike Rogers 2. Chuck Parrish 3. Ron Baker 4. Paul Seastrunk 5. Marolyn Blair 6. Toni Bowman 7. Ginny Williams 8. David Hewlett 9. Bill Lester 10. Larry Preston Show 1. Chuck Parrish 2. Ginny Williams 3. Tracy Olivarez  Day 2  DAM Pod CCO Results: 1. REX JONES 2. Mike Rider Q 3. Sam Roberts 4. Ron Baker 5. Shirley Sexton 6. Bill Lester 7. Glenda Vrba  8. Don Ryba 9. Mossman 10. Matt Bush (1st CASI CCO) Show 1. Lewis Garrett 2. TJ Friedel 3. Toni Bowman Congrats to all!!!