It is with great pride that I announce my candidacy for the Board of Directors of the Chili Appreciation Society International. Having served before, I believe I can bring experience and serve in whatever capacity I can best help the organization. We have had an unprecedented turnover in the ranks of the BOD the last few years. We must move to stabilize, vitalize, and energize a new generation to take CASI to the next level. I take the job seriously and will devote whatever time it takes to elevate CASI to be the best that it can be. Hopefully we can match our human resources, as well as financial well being to maximize chili, charity and fun. As the politicians are fond of saying "Our best is yet to come." My application is on file and I would be happy to discuss any questions as to my qualifications.
I would appreciate your support.
From Johnye Harriman:
CASI Cooks and Supporters:
As many of you know, the June 11 Boomtown Days cookoff in Joplin, Missouri, had to be cancelled due to the devastating tornado. The City has decided to reschedule Boomtown Days – and the CASI cookoff – in August. This presents a great opportunity for all cooks and supporters to help Joplin rebuild.
If you can attend the cookoff, please do. BUT, if you cannot attend, please register anyway. Every $25 entry fee will help. And, if you can kick in a bit extra (think of the gas money you’re not spending), all the better.
Attached is an entry form. You can obtain more information at:
I urge you all to help Joplin. It’s a cheap shot, but I’ve got to take it:
Missouri is nicknamed the “Show Me” state; let’s “SHOW MISSOURI” our support.
Thanks, CASI.
The Attachment will be in tomorrow's blog. Having technical difficulties making it work in the blog.
The Attachment will be in tomorrow's blog. Having technical difficulties making it work in the blog.
From LARRY Burruss:
******* ATTENTION *********
August 13, 2011
August 13, 2011
It is approximately 30 days until the U. S. National Open Chili Championship at Cabela’s in Buda, Texas. We have requested 70 degree weather for that weekend.
Speaking of official requests, our official hotel, Hampton Inn is extending a special room rate for cooks at $65.00 plus tax or approximately $73.45 drive-out price (per night) for Friday and Saturday nights. The special group code is CHXCCG and the telephone number is (512) 295-4900.
The hotel is within walking distance should you get the urge. Better to drive.
Friday night will feature something to go with the weather, nothing hot and heavy. We will feed around 7:00 p.m. This will allow our working cooks time to get here after work.
Your paid entry post marked by August 1st will entitle you to a goody bag and allow us time for ordering.
With 150 chilies turned in for judging we will be able to automatically qualify the top 5 chilies and 1st place show for TICC. Come help us reach our goal and make this happen.
For additional information contact Larry Burruss at (512) 353-8895.
From Kim Hiley:
This weekend is the 1st Annual Texas Fest Chili Cook-off in Fredericksburg, TX. Plenty of RV parking with no hook-ups in the cook area. There are limited hook-ups outside of grounds area for $15/night. Lady Bird Johnson Park is also nearby with full hook-ups 830-997-4202. Come join us for some chili and horse racing fun. Turn-in time for Sat is 1:00 pm ~ Entry fee on Sat is $25 and this includes entry to horse races and dance on Sat night. Turn-in time is 12 noon on Sun ~ Entry fee is $20 which also includes horse races. Chili Grind only. No glass bottles allowed. For information please contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com.
Would like to make this 1st Annual Cook-off a success for the Gillespie Co Fair Association Scholarship Fund. And looking forward to many years of a successful relationship between The Fair Assoc and CASI.
Weather Report from Terlingua: 1" rain at the William's House. Will check today to make sure it fell at the Ranch! Yeah
It's Wednesday and here are the CCOs scheduled for this weekend!
Jul 15, 2011-001 - Jasper, GA CASI. Peachtree State CASI Pod Cookoff. Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drive off Church Street (Busines SR-53) and Mary Street and one mile east from SR-515/I-575 Intersection. Entry fee $18 Open Chili, 8 PM turn-in. Contact Harford Field 770-335-3553
Jul 16, 2011-001 - Jasper, GA CASI. Georgia State CASI Championship Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drive off of Church Street/Business SR- 53, one mile east of SR-515/I-535. Entry fee $23 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to the Brooks promotions. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Contact Harford Trey Field. 770-335-3553 Benefits Habitat for Humanity-Pickens Co.
Jul 16, 2011-002 - Gering, NE CASI. 25th Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee's - $20 for CASI red chili, $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, CASI red rules, grind only, adult supervision required) $7.50 for dry beans, $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for green. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks supper/party 6:30 pm at the Oregon Trail Building, 1125 J St, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 9361. Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home:308- 635-7852 Cell: 308-672-3502 g, e- mail; khab@charter.net, Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293. e-mail. ill@gvpman.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Jul 16, 2011-003 - Fredericksburg, TX CASI. Texas Fest Cookoff. Held at the Gillespie Co Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 S. In conjunction with the Reunion Weekend. Chili Grind Only. Entry fee $25 and will include admission to the horse races and dance on Saturday night. Turn-in 1 PM. No glass bottles allowed on premises. More details to follow. Information contact Kim Hiley 210- 286-4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com
Jul 16, 2011-004 - Pinetop, AZ CASI. Chili Cookoff of the Pines Regional Open Championship. This is an Automatic Qualifier for TICC. It is held at Charlie Clark's Steakhouse 1701 E White Mt. Blvd, Pinetop,AZ. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to CASA. Benefits The Love Kitchen. Contact Travis Tonzi 16707 E Emerald Dr, Fountain Hills AZ 85268. 480-837-5888 cell 380-299-6738, tatonzi@cox.net. See Chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly .com for preregistration.
Jul 16, 2011-005 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916 or 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets. There will be breakfast for the cooks.
Jul 16, 2011-006 - Geronimo, TX CASI. Purgatory Creek Pod 28th Annual Cookoff held at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6806 N State Hwy 123, 5 mi North of Seguin... site location change. Charity TBA. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make check payable to PCP. Contact Larry Burruss 512- 353-8895. See cookoff next day.
Jul 16, 2011-007 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Annual American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Cookoff. American Legion Post 169, 4605 Lakeshore Dr. Charity - College Scholarship Fund. Entry fee chili $20 chili ground only, turn in 2:00 pm. Entry fee jackpot beans, $5 turn in 12 noon. Rv parking, no hookups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact person - Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM171, Wichita Falls, TX. 76305, 940-322-5057, Email - saybarley@aol.com
Jul 16, 2011-008 - Odessa, TX CASI. SAL Cookoff. Held at American Legion, 2701 E 8th St. Benefits Sons of American Legion. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Amy Patton 432-853- 3083, amy_patton@yahoo.com
Jul 16, 2011-009 - Lamar, MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held in Moore Pavilion--103 East 10th. Charity, St Mary's Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in time 12.00 PM, High noon. Entry Fee CASI-$20.00. Checks payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Address, Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave--Lamar, Mo 64759 Contact Phone Number 417-682- 5432. E-mail jrj8@sbcglobal.net. Meat-- chili grind. Canopy required by health department. Location being city owned--all alochol nust be out of sight. Breakfast will be available on sight.--Large local farmers market during morning.
Jul 16, 2011-010 - Fritch, TX CASI. Fritch Cookoff. Held at 209 Tumbleweed, Mike Parker's house. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Charity TBD. Info Mike 719-859-1772. See cookoff Sunday.
Jul 17, 2011-001 - St Helens, OR CASI. Oregons Best State Championship CCO Automatic qualifier for TICC, held at Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Rd. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of peoples choice chili. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Steven Price 503- 252-1897 sgprice1@qmail.com. Make checks ro Columbus County Fair and Rodeo.
Jul 17, 2011-002 - Fredericksburg, TX CASI. Sunday Fredericksburg Cookoff. Gillespie Co Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 S. Chili Grind only. Entry fee $20 and will include admission to the horse races. No glass bottles allowed on premises. Turn-in Noon Information contact Kim Hiley 210- 286-4275, kdhiley@yahoo.com.
Jul 17, 2011-003 - Geronimo, TX CASI. PCP Next Day Cookoff. Held at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N State Hwy 123, 4 miles North of Seguin...site location change. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. cHILI GRIND ONLY. Charity TBA Contact Larry Burruss 512-353- 8895.
Jul 17, 2011-004 - Lamar, MO CASI. MO-KAN Pod Cookoff. Held at 6th and Truman Old Phillips 66 Station. Charity Mo-Kan Pod Turn-in time 12.00 PM High Noon. Entry Fee CASI, $20.00. Checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave. Lamar, Mo. 64759. Contact Phone Number 417-682-5432. E-mail jrj8@sbcglobal.net. Meat-- chili grind.
Jul 17, 2011-005 - Fritch, TX CASI. Sunday Fritch Cookoff. Held at Mike Parker's house 209 Tumbleweed. Charity TBD. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Mike Parker 719-859-1772.
