From Dana Plocheck:
The October Trails is posted in CIS.  It's a great issue.  It is posted in the History Section.

From Steve Carlson:
This is an updated flyer for "Snowball Express CCO" on Nov 13.  Please mark your calendars.

Notes from the GP Meeting:  Tim Collier reported on the improvements that have been made at the Ranch since the last TICC.  Those improvements included

(1)  Installing a metal roof over the area between the Main Concession and the Judging Pavilion

(2)  Constructed a retaining wall between the Main Concession and the Judging Pavilion to keep the mud and water from washing through the area.

(3)  Constructed a 20' X 20' storage building behind the stage area to store ranch supplies and muesum memorabilia.

(4)  Constructed a dry stack retainer wall on the NW side of the Old 320.

These projects all together cot $13,950.00

It is Wednesday and time to Post the CCOs for this weekend.  It is the last weekend for the 2009-2010 Chili year.  Hopefully you can get your last  points need to qualify for TICC.  There are even a couple more CCOs on Thursday. 

Sep 25, 2010-001 - Columbus, NM CASI. 18th Poncho Villa Last Chance CCO This is an NMCS Pod Cook off. Held at South End of Poncho Villa State Park. RV spaces with hook- ups are available in the park on a "first come, first served" basis, $14.00 per night. Lodging is available at Martha's Bed and Breakfast, 575-531-2467 and at Hacienda De Villa, 575-531-2711. For info on the park, call 575- 531-2711. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. Entry fee $20 Turn-in 2 PM. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449- 4064. t.chaney@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society.

Sep 25, 2010-002 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Elks Last Chance Chili Cook-off. Cancelled.

Sep 25, 2010-003 - DeSoto, KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Club CCO. Held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm located just north of K-10 Hwy on Kill Creek Road. Sponsored by Oklahoma Joe's BBQ. CASI Entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Homestyle entry fee $20.00 with a 12:30 turn-in. Cook both events for $30.00. Benefits the DeSoto Rotary local community charities. Checks payable to Desoto Rotary Club. Contact: Larry Johnson 816-289- 1428. ljohnson@kc.rr.com Or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com

Sep 25, 2010-004 - Hobbs, NM CASI. United Way Chili Fest Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping available. This is a 2 Day CCO. Day 1 benefits: United Way. CASI Chili Entry Fee $18; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MST. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 or email katpaul2006@hotmail.com *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookups Reservation call 575-391- 2900. Pot luck on Friday night with meat provided.

Sep 25, 2010-005 - Shreveport, LA CASI. Taste of the ELKS. At Elks Lodge 122, 3 Blocks East of East Kings Hwy. on Preston Street. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2:30 PM. Make checks payable to Elks Lodge 122. Contact Larry Hullett 318-751-5855. Benefits Veterans Home.

Sep 25, 2010-006 - Mineral Wells, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion BBQ and Chili Cookoff. American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion DR, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. From the intersection of Hwy 180 (Hubbard ST.) and Hwy 281 (Oak Ave.) travel west on 180 to the west city park turn right on American Legion DR. Charities of the Sons of the American Legion Entry Fee $20.00. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Other Categories include Jackpot Pinto Beans $10. 100% pay back, Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, « Jointed Chicken $75.00 for one or all BBQ categories, 80% pay back. Other turn in times include Jackpot beans 11:00 AM, Chicken 12:00 PM, Ribs 1:00 PM, and All Chili and Brisket at 2:00 PM. Contact: Roger Hensley 616 NW 19th St., Mineral Wells, TX 76067. 817-357- 2574. Leave message.

Sep 25, 2010-007 - Indian Land, SC CASI. South Carolina State Championship. Held at Indian Land Middle School 8361 Charlotte Hwy (US 521) Entry fee $20 CASI, $10 Freestyle. Turn in Noon. Benefits Lancaster Literacy Cooperative. Make checks payable to Indian Land Rotary Club This is an automatic qualifier for TICC. Contact Michael Costa 9945 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill SC 29707 803-802-8601.

Sep 25, 2010-008 - Royce City, TX CASI. Royce City Boy Scouts Of America. Cancelled.

Sep 25, 2010-009 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Last Chance CCO. Tom Green County 4H Last Chance CCO 10 W. Harris. For Chili $20.00 Entry Fee. Dry Pinto Beans $10.00. Bean Turn In 1:00 Chili Turn In 2:00. Lots of things planned for this event. 50/50 Drawing. Auctions. Cake and Pie Auction. Games. Music. Come join us for a large time. All proceeds benefit Tom Green Co. 4H. Contact FMI: Fred Lazarus 325 763-9608 OR Sammie Plant 325 656-8299 Email sanangeloplant1@msn.com

Sep 25, 2010-010 - Blackwell, TX CASI. Blue Agave Chili Cookoff. Held at 302 College Street. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Blackwell Riding Club. Blackwell Annual Rodeo, Pinto Bean Cookoff $5 turn in TBA. Hot Wing Cookoff $5, turn in TBA. Brisket $10 turn in TBA. Margarita and Bloody Mary Showdown $5 each. Live band is The Duquaines, dance, rodeo. Tommy White 325-370-1119, 325-668- 3552, jlem@camalott.com.

Sep 25, 2010-011 - Paris, TX CASI. George Robinson Memorial Last Chance Cookoff. Held at 570 E Center St. Benefits Red River Valley Fair Assn. which provides use of facilities year round to youth organizations and schools. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV's allowed, but no hookups. Make checks payable to RRV. Contact Tim Masters 570 E Center St. Paris TX 75460 903- 785-7971. or fair@neto.com

Sep 25, 2010-012 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. 1st Annual Kelly Crush Benefit CCO. Held at P-2 Drive-In, 409 Lamar St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Open Division $20, Youth Division $5. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Cooks party Friday & Saturday Night. 1st place CASI Chili Trophy is a Bronze Fire Fighter Helmet, 2nd thru 10th fire fighter trophy. CHILI GRIND ONLY. No hookups. Kelly Crush is a 49 year old Wichita Falls Fire Fighter stricken with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) Contact Jon Reese Texoma Ice, 101 Elm St, Wichita Falls TX 76301.940-631-0499. Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221. Register by September 17th & receive "Orange Kelly Crush" Shirt. Include shirt size. See cookoff next day.

Sep 25, 2010-013 - Hurst, TX CASI. First Methodist Church Uncle Sam's Eagle Project Cookoff Entry fee $3 per cook plus two items such as a journal, pen and pencils, small stuffed animals, small puzzles and games, picture frame, gift cards to McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A, iTunes. Turn-in time is Noon. No RV's please. First Methodist Church is located at 521 W Pipeline Rd. Contact Samuel Visser svisser723@gmail.com, 817- 657-0659.

Sep 26, 2010-001 - Hobbs, NM CASI. Eagle"s Kid's Christmas. This is a 2 Day CCO See Saturday for more details. Held at Lea County Event Center,next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Benefits Eagles Kids Christmas. There will be a 50/50 pot, a Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. Chili Grind Only. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $18; Turn In Time: 12 MST. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookup Reservation call 575 391 2900. katpaul2006@hotmail.com.

Sep 26, 2010-002 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Pam's Last Ditch Cookoff-Sunday. Benefits St. Mary's School Library Turn In- 1:00 PM Entry- $20.00 6508 Roxton, Amarillo, TX Contact Pam at 359-8469/373-9292.

Sep 26, 2010-003 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Wichita Falls Fire Fighters Assn. Held at P-2 Drive Inn, 409 Lamar St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Open chili $20 turn-in 1 PM. For Associations general fund. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Tom Reese 940-631-0499. Kevin Wooster 940- 631-0499. See cookoff previous day.

From Jim Ezell:
TICC WINE OPPORTUNITY

As we approach TICC I would once again ask our membership to take advantage of our wonderful buying price for Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wines. With the sponsorship and our discounted volume buy we are able to offer 12 bottle 750ml cases for only 55.00 which includes all taxes. This brings the cost per bottle below 5.00 and is a tremendous opportunity to stock up for the holiday season. This price cannot be beaten anywhere so give me an idea if you may want some before I place the CASI order.

We will be featuring the Cabernet/Merlot blend, Lightly Oaked Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and White Zinfandel. I can get other flavors if requested before I make this order.

Support this great sponsor and take advantage of these savings. Remember all those great goodie bags they have given.

Let me know if I can count you in.
Jim Ezell
jezell8642@aol.com
I will also have outstanding beer prices when I get the new schedule.

From Doris Greenlee:
Attention: All CASI Ladies

The annual Girls Gone Wild Breakfast will be held on Wednesday morning, November 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Blair/Moore/Greenlees Camp.

Wear your animal print pj’s and bring food/drink to share. Please come join in the fun as this has become a Terlingua tradition. See you there.

Houston Pod is hosting a Membership Breakfast this year. This event will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, November 4th at the Blair/Moore/Greenlees Camp. Please come enjoy Houston Pod’s hospitality. We invite you to join our pod and treat yourself to a “Build Your Own” Omelet prepared right before your eyes. We look forward to seeing you.

From Dorathy Williams:
The following motels still have a few vacancies during TICC.

Big Bend Motor Inn 432-371-2218
Easter Egg Valley Motel 432-371-2254
ElDorado Hotel 432-371-2111
Big Bend Casitas (new) 432- 371-2633
Ten Bits Ranch 432-371-3031
Wildhorse Station 432-371-2526
Longhorn Ranch Motel 432-371-2541

TICC:
Please mark your TICC calendar for Thursday Morning at 8:00 AM and meet at the Stage Area to help Scott Johnson with the Adopt a Highway Cleanup.  The more the faster the job is completed.  Thanks Scott for once again leading this activity.

From Ralph Hay:
Just a reminder to all Pods, if you plan on buy a wall plaque with your Pods name on it Please get me the information by Oct. 11, 2001. Would like to see a whole row Pod plaques.

Also, if you have not provided me with your Old 320 Profile, please do that.  A copy of the Profile Sheet can be found on the web page (http://www.chili.org/) in the Resource Center.


NOTES from Friday's Board Meeting.

The Board ratified actions taken by the Board of Directors since our Summer meeting.  Those actions were the approval of the Poster Bid, Chairs for the TICC winners ( these are financed by Friends of CASI and will be for the top 20 Chilis and 1st place Show Teams).  Poster Selection (Art work by Adam Hays a former student from the Terlinqua area) and the Proposal for WIFI at TICC.

New Business:  Tim Collier presented the Board with Bids for TICC Trash, Ice and Portable Restrooms.  These bids were approved.  Richard Knight presented information concerning the Pioneer Award.

Enough information for today.  Have a Great Day.

From Ruby Ross:
Fae had her hip fracture surgery on Friday. They discovered she did not have pneumonia but her oxygen level is low and they are giving her breathing treatments. She thinks she will leave the Hospital Mon or Tues. If anything develops I will keep you posted. Please keep Fae in your
thoughts & prayers.

NOTE:  Have you visited the CASI Facebook page?  If not, take time and do that.  Thanks to Sabrina Klietz and Trie Floozie!  Visit it at Chili Appreciation Society International and make your comments.

From Gill Hewlett:
Lou got out of the hospital at 6:00 last night. She is weak and still has pneumonia. It did not come on in a couple days and it will take weeks to get rid of it. But she is better than last week. Thank you all for caring. Your prayers are appreciated.

From Shirley Bates:
Results for the CCO held at Crane, TX on Sat, Sep 18:

19 cooks
1. Jeannie Struck-Odessa Q
2. Grace Davis-Odessa
3. Guy W. Bates-Midland
4. Dave Boone-Odessa
5. Robin Crain-Crane
6. Kathy Mulkey-Hobbs
7. Dodie Simpson-Odessa
8. Mike Barker-Crane
9. Paul Mulkey-Hobbs
10. Joann Scott-Odessa

Youth Cookoff
1st Place-Garrett Patton-8 yrs old(Jeannie Struck's grandson)

From Dave Hewlett:
The Royse City CCO on Sept 25^th was canceled.

At the Garland, Texas Elks Lodge 1984 Last Chance CCO on Sept 30th there will be a stove for 1st chili and a chair for 2nd place. Turn in is 8 PM.

From Ken Rodd:
Jimmie Carriere is looking for the 1983 chili winners recipe from Terlingua - possible you could put this on your blog and if someone has it, they could email it to him.   His email address is jgcarriere@att.net

A note from Sharon Pennell:
Attention Terlingua Tea Pots; there will NOT be a tea party this year in Terlingua. I will be traveling to TICC from CA and will not be able to haul all of my tea party items in our motor home for 2 months. I do apologize in advance to those of you that have already bought your new dress and door prizes. Keep them for next year and I will make next year’s tea party a special one. I would like for the Terlingua Tea Pots to donate money to the scholarship fund, you may give your donation to me and I can present it on stage on Friday…from the Terlingua Tea Pots. Donate as little as you wish or as much as you wish….you won’t be making a dish for the tea party so put that money towards the scholarship fund. Safe travels and I will see you in Terlingua. Sharon Pinnell spicyone@bigbruce

From Darin Jester, Membership Chairman:
Here is the address for CASI Membership

Darin Jester
Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. (CASI)
P.O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242

From John Goforth:
Thank you to the CASI membership for the opportunity to serve you as Membership Chairman for the past three years. I am moving over to serve you as Ranch Manager of Rancho CASI de los Chisos. The new Membership Chairman will be Darin Jester. Please make changes on your pod membership forms to reflect this change and send all membership payments and inquiries to:

Darin Jester, Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.
P. O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242 


Keep your address and other CIS information up to date so that your Terlingua Trails will get to the right location and your fellow cooks will know where you hang your hat.


Thank you once again and I’ll see you in Terlingua or somewhere else on the Chili Trail.


John Goforth

From Carrie Kinnison:
The Good News First:

Louise Hayhurst is recovering and doing well after getting her pace maker.

Fae Paske fell in her yard the other day and broke her hip. Fae is at Round Rock Hospital. They cannot do surgery at this time because they found that she has pneumonia.

Please add your prayers to ours for her complete recovery and the mental strength to endure this. As always, thanks for your love, prayers and willingness to come to the spiritual aid of others.

To get a Certificate of Insurance for your CASI CCO contact:

Erin N. Pinney, CLCS
Direct Phone 443 738 2777
Email address:  epinney@cicinc.com

Finally:
It is finally Friday.  I hope everyone has had a good week.  It has been a busy one of this ena and hope to have all the emails and letters responded to by Sunday night.  Have a great weekend.  Go Cook Chili and win so that you have those last few needed points.  Weather accross the States looks like it will be pretty good.
Remember Chili, Charity and Fun.

From Dave Hewlett:
Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, scheduled September 18, 2010, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side.

For those multi-task, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO.

Details on events and applications can be found at http://www.greenvillechamber.com/. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available).

Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only.

Contact: 903-455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 chamber@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

From Tammie Wooster:

Gonna be an amazing time....Fun, Food and Friendship to help a great man! Ya'll Come!



From Darin Jester:This weekend is the Indiana State Chili Championship. Held in Cicero, IN on Morse Reservoir at the Red Bridge Park (697 W. Jackson St. Cicero, IN). Come on out and enjoy some live music, great chili from “some of the finest chili cooks in the Midwest” and a great day full of Chili, Charity, and Fun. This is one of the last chances to earn those much needed points to qualify for TICC. Categories are CASI Chili and Show, Anything Goes, Jr. Pepper Chili and Show, and Salsa. Entry fee is just $20 for chili and $5 for Jr’s and salsa. Registration is at 8 AM, and turn in is at high noon. Come on out and help us raise money for the Humane Society of Hamilton County. Questions can be addressed to Brad Garland at bradgarland@indy.rr.com  or by phone at 317.657.5237.

 

Also, for those of you with children who are cooking this Saturday,  A new category for the Indiana State this year is Jr. Pepper Showmanship.  Let the kids show off their creativity and compete in show too!  See everyone Saturday!

NOTE:

Our Insurance information has changed.  The insurance has been renewed and Certificates of Insurance for CCOs starting in October are now available.  Here is the contact information.

 

Erin Pinney, CLCS

Direct Phone:  443 738 2777

email address:  epinney@cicinc.com 

 

Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc.

11403 Cronridge Drive

PO Box 0664

Owings Mills, MD 21117-0664

Phone: 410-356-9500

Fax: 410-363-3520

 

 

 

2nd Post for Wednesday
Here is the link to the obituary for Dennis Jackson. On this website you can leave a message of condolence for the family.
http://www.lunnscolonial.com/ASIMAS/lunns/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=146&deceased_id=232296


http://www.lunnscolonial.com/ASIMAS/lunns/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=146&deceased_id=232296


Also, the Wichita Falls Elks will be serving lunch for everyone at the lodge after the service on Thursday.

Here is Carol's address:
Carol Gibbs
P.O. Box 3305
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

From Jim Stateczny:


Here is what I know as of now:
I have been doing some research on some of the problems folks are having with Windows 7 and the Tally program. It seems that Windows 7 has some issues with screen resolutions and things displaying correctly. It seems that any screen resolution setting lower than “1400x1050” will cause the screen not to always display items correctly. It seems that the “1050” is the critical parameter.


Now as far as the printer is concerned, I have no idea. I hooked my Windows 7 notebook up to several laser printers, and the results printed properly. From talking to a few of our members this weekend, they claim that the printer selection box is not appearing when they tell the program to print, and thus nothing is printed. I have absolutely no idea what could be causing this, since my computer is working properly. I know of nothing out of the ordinary that anybody has done to my computer that would cause it to work properly.

Dennis Jackson's services are set for. Visitation tomorrow Wednesday 9-15-10 from 7-8PM.

Funeral will be Thursday at the Cowboy church (where Glyn’s was) 10 am.  The address for this church is 
Texoma Cowboy Church
919 US Highway 281 (Old Jackboro Hiway)
Wichita Falls, TX 76310-0547
(940) 687-2237

From Larry Burruss:

Please keep Janie Burruss and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  She found out last Friday that her brother, Johnny Osborn, has been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.  Many of the older cooks will remember Johnny from the Chilympiad days.  He is an El Jefe in the organization and donated many hours of volunteer time to help in the success of the event.  He also was an original member of the three time world championship "Great Southwest Show Team".  Johnny has two daughters who work with him in his business ventures in Midland, Texas.

From Darin Jester:

The new address for Membership is:
Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. (CASI)
P.O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242

From Tonya Jester:
We begin the new chili year with 2 cco’s in October ….
10/2 – Ft. Wayne Chilifest Fire in the Fort
10/16 – Wabash Cannonball

From Jim Trietsch:
Still Chasing Points?  Then come on out to Bruceville Eddy.  This Cook Off has always been good for those in Need.  This is the 10th year for this 2 day Cook Off and may well be the last, with I 35 widening it doesn't look good for the Location.  Right off of I35 on the South Bound side, right by the CIty Hall and Fire Station.  RV PArking with Elec. $10 per night.  Beans $10 turn in noon 50/50 payback.  Chili Turn in 2pm $18.00 Sat.  Chili 1pm turn in on Sunday. Benifits the EMS and Fire Dept.  COme on out and help some good People and have a good time.

From Happy Hinman:

Directions for the Hondo CCO:
Go through Hondo and turn right at Castro street. This will put you in to 462 at the West gate of the fairgrounds which is where you will enter for the Chili cookoff.

NOTE:
I want to thank everyone for the support that I have had the last 2 years!  Thank You also to those who supported me in the Election at the Great Pepper's Meeting.  I am excited about being your ED for another 2 years.  It is an honor to represent you and CASI as your Executive Director.  There is lots to accomplish in the next two years and with your help, we will get it done.  Thanks!!!

It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this weekend.  The chili year is fast passing and you only have  a couple more weeks to get those points for TICC 2010!   It appears that if you are in Texas, there has to be one that is close to you. The weather for this weekend is going to be great across the States which means its time to cook Chili!  Note that there is one in China this weekend!

Sep 17, 2010-001 - Sherwood, AR CASI. Sherwood Fest "Last Chance" CCO Held in Sherwood Forest 1111 West Maryland, North on Hwy 107, left on Maryland, approximately 1 mile to Sherwood Forest on right. Benefits Sherwood Fest. Entry fee $20, turn in 7:30 PM. Make checks payable to Sherwood Fest. Contact Preston or Linda Nickle 617 West M Avenue, North Little Rock AR 72116. 501-791-2191.

Sep 18, 2010-001 - Canton, GA CASI. 2nd Annual Canton Paw Park CCO. Date changed to September 11th.

Sep 18, 2010-002 - El Paso TX CASI. 3rd Annual Mr. "C's" CCO Date changed to Ocober 9th.

Sep 18, 2010-003 - Flowery Branch, GA CASI. 7th Annual Flowery Branch Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show. Held on Main Street. The Cookoff location is just minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. We will be holding a CASI and Open Chili Competition, both adult and juniors can compete in the open. Fees: $20 for the CASI Competition, no charge for Open adult and juniors Competitions. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:00 noon, Open turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Coats for Kids. Enjoy a true Festival Atmosphere in Historic Flowery Branch GA, home of cool cars and hot chili! Music, games for the kids, food, vendors and local merchants abound. For more info on being a contestant or vendor please contact Steve Soucie, 770-967- 2934, ssouciel@charter.net or Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387 charlottecornett@att.net For more information please visit our web site http://www.flowerybranchga.org/ please make checks payable to: "The City of Flowery Branch", mail to: 5124 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch GA 30542, Attn: Charlotte Cornett. Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition winners.

Sep 18, 2010-004 - Olive Branch, MS CASI. Cook For The Cure Chili Competition Held in Olive Branch City Park 8267 Goodman Rd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Northwest Mississippi Scleroderma Support Group. nwmsclerodermasg@comcast.net. Contact Eileene Ault 662- 510-5083.

Sep 18, 2010-005 - Gonzales, TX CASI. 4th Annual First Shot Cookoff Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Friday night Jackpot Salsa and Margarita cookoff, turn-in 7PM CASI chili entry Saturday $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to First Shot Cookoff. IBCA Cookoff Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available from city. Contact Sissy Mills SissyM@JDCOins.com,  830-857-6247 Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-442. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-006 - El Paso, TX CASI. Franklin Mountain CCO This CCO will be held at the RV parking area located within the park. Held at Tom May's Unit of Franklin Mountain Park located just off Transmountain Rd on the West side of Franklin Mountains. From 1-10 take the Transmountain Rd exit, travel 3 miles and the entrance gate will be on your left. From Hwy 54 in El Paso, take the Transmountain Rd exit and travel about 7 miles, over the summit, and the entrance will be on your right. Once in the park, proceed on the paved road until you see the RV Parking Sign. The CCO will be held here. Turn-in 1 p.m. Entry fee $18.00. Bud Barrick 575-38-5107 teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Make checks payable to Pod Of The Pass.

Sep 18, 2010-007 - Hondo, TX CASI. Medina County Fair. This is the Medina County Fairs 1st annual CASI & Local chili cook-off & hot sauce competition The Medina County Fair is wide open spaces next to the Hondo city park. There is a newly furbished restroom pavillion surrounded by large Oak trees. The afternoon is full of games, shopping, tractor pulling and headliner musicians. Roger Creager will be on main stage at 10:00 pm for all to enjoy. Be sure to bring canopies and full geared themes for judging. Showmanship begins at high noon. No hook-ups and no ground fires. Check in by 10:00 am Saturday morning. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Happy Hinman 210-364-8577 happypeppr@aol.com  

Sep 18, 2010-008 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy EMS Tenth year cook-off, held off I-35 across from City Hall. Beans- #10.00 50/50 pay back turn in noon Chili #18.00. Chili Grind Only. Turn in 2 pm. RV parking elec. $10.00 per night. Pot luck supper meat furnished. Silent aution and raffle. Cook-off next day Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 18, 2010-009 - Greenville, TX CASI. Rally Round Greenville BBQ/CCO Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side. A category including Non-CASI cookers is also available. For multitaskers, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO. Details on events and applications can be found at http://www.greenvillechamber.com/. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available). Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only. Contact 903- 455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 milton@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Sep 18, 2010-010 - Palos Park, IL CASI. Palos Park Cookoff. Held at 8901 W 123rd St on Village Green behind Recreation Center. Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:15 PM. Contact Nicole Marxman nmarxman@palospark.org 708-671- 3760.

Sep 18, 2010-011 - Cicero, IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton County. Entry fee $20 Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Other categories include: Jr's, Anything Goes and Salsa. Auto qualifier for TICC. Make checks payable to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For more information contact Brad Garland, 157 E. Columbine Lane, Westfield, IN 46074. C:317-657-5237 bradgarland@indy.rr.com or indiana.chili@yahoo.com. Or check out the website at http://www.indianastatechilichampionship/.  webs.com.  

Sep 18, 2010-012 - Shanghai, CH CASI. Bubba's Annual Shanghai CCO Held at Bubba's Texas-style Bar-B- Que & Saloon in Shanghia, China, an authentic barbeque joint founded by Austinite Kenneth Walker in 2006. Bubba's Annual Shanghai Chili Cook-off is now entering it's Fifth year and has quickly become a Shanghai institution among many American and European expats that live in the city. Last year the event attracted nearly 700 people who came out to cheer on 20 teams competing for best chili in China Among the chefs competing are some of the top chefs from five star western restaurants in the city. Live music, cold beer, and all the other earmarks that make a chili cook-off fantastic are all present at Bubba's CCO party. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon Contact Kenneth Walker email kennethjoewalker@gmail.com. Charity TBD.

Sep 18, 2010-013 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. West Tawakoni 16th Annual Chili by the Lake Cookoff. Held in AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits AMVETS Scholarship Fund Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 1st place only. Info Jackie Grose 5640 Hwy 34 South, Quinlan, TX 75474. 903-883-4916. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-014 - Farlington, KS CASI. Crawford County Lake CCO held at #1 West Lake Road. CASI chili $20.00 entry fee turn in @ noon. Junior CASI $5.00 at 12:30, Home style $10.00 at 1 pm & salsa $5.00 at 1:30. Cooks party Friday night at the County Lake campground. Make checks payable to the charity: Friends of Crawford County Lake. Contact: Kevin Smith 620-362-3237 or cell: 620-687-0164. Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com 913-708- 2118

Sep 18, 2010-015 - Crane, TX CASI. Crane County Livestock Show Held at Crane City Park, limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Crane County Junior Livestock. Make checks payable to Crane County Livestock. Contact Trish Barker 432-202-4259. Chili Grind ONLY.

Sep 19, 2010-001 - Gonzales, TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills sissyM@JDCOins.com 830-857- 6247, Shirley Breitschopf 830-857- 4142.

Sep 19, 2010-002 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy VFD Cook-off Tenth year VFD Chili Cook-off off I-35. Chili-$18.00 turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only See Sat Sept 18 for more information. Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 19, 2010-003 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Sunday Day After Chili By The Lake CCO. Held at AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Jackie Grose 903-883- 4916. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 19, 2010-004 - Farlington, KS CASI. 2nd Day Crawford County Lake CCO Held at #1 West Lake Road. CASI chili $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Saturday night concert with a 2nd day cook's party. Benefits the Children's Playgound Fund. Make checks payable to Friends of Crawford County Lake. Contact: Kevin Smith 620-362-3237 or Cell: 620-687-0164. Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com 13-708-2118. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 19, 2010-005 - Dallas, TX CASI. Sunday State Fair of Texas CO Held at Fair Park. Enter Lagow Gate from Fitzhugh Avenue to cooks area, by livestock pavillion. Fire Extinguisher required. Pump-up style stove, no propane. Meat must be cooled in ice chest. Entry fee $15, turn- in 1 PM. For the Creative Arts Dept. Checks payable to State Fair of Texas. Contact Creative Arts Dept, 214-421-8744. BBQ Pork Ribs (7) and 1/2 Chicken entry fee $15 each. Chicken turn-in Noon, Rib turn-in 1:30 PM. http://www.bigtex.com/ for entry form. No public tasting of chili allowed.