Just going to add a few new notes.
You can now find the application for the Krazy Flats Coordinator on the bottom of the front page when you go to www.chili.org This will make it easy for potential applicants to find the application.

From Donna Conrad:
“I have had some cooks say they are not able to get the H-E-B Tube meat at their local H-E-B. If you will let me know by Friday 4/10/09 that you need meat I will be happy to get it for you and bring it to Texas Ladies State. The cost is $2.88 per tube or $34.56 per case. Please let me know by 4/10/09. See You Yall @ Texas Ladies State.” Donna Conrad Cell 254-855-4733 email Dangergail@aol.com

I am posting the Black Gold Chili Cookoff Flyer again since there were some problems with the one I posted yesterday. I hope this one works a lot better.

From Dana Plochek:

I just wanted to let everyone know that Mom had her neck surgery last Thursday to repair some disks. The surgery went well but she was quite sick on the anesthesia until late the next day. They thought at first she would have to stay another night in the hospital but she did finally get to go home. She is in a hard neck brace right now but will eventually go to the softer neck brace. She is up and moving around but is very sore and still not feeling that well. Please keep Mom in your prayers. If you want to contact her to wish her a fast recovery here is her information:

Dee Hay
2505 Easy Street
Pasadena TX 77502
713-475-1660
Dhay5@comcast.net

From Carrie Kinnison:

LAST CALL FOR "HOWDY SHIRTS"

The 38th Annual HOWDY-ROO is fast approaching..The Highland Lakes Chili Pod Cookoff is May 2nd in Beautiful Marble Falls, Texas. The red HOWDY shirts are available again this year....$10 for S-M-L and $12 for XL-XXL. If you would like to have a HOWDY shirt ....please order by Wednesday, April 8th thru Carrie Kinnison @830-693-5502 or 281-615-2408 or my email is drk@tstar.net. No orders will be taken after this date. Thank You and The Highland Lakes Pod is hoping you have put HOWDY-ROO on your calendar for 2009.

From Shirley Stateczny:
There were 42 cooks at the Horseshoe Pub cookoff in Comfort this past weekend. The weather was beautiful and we had a great public turn-out. The auction and raffle always draw a crowd, especially since it all benefits the local fire departments. The cookoff, auction, and raffle made $11,525.00 for the VFD’s this year! Below are the chili winners:

1 – Bruce Pinnell, Helotes
2 – Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek
3 – Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek
4 – James Gillen, San Antonio
5 – Shirley Stateczny, Comfort
6 – Doug Seelig, Fredericksburg
7 – George Jowers, San Antonio
8 – Mary Stephens, Canyon Lake
9 – Larry Kinnison, Marble Falls
10 – Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM

Show
1 – King James & the Misfits, Jim Stateczny
2 – Cow Poke chili, Sam L’Huillier
3 – Copenhagen Lady – Connie Schrade

It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this weekend. Here goes:

Apr 11, 2009-001 - Kerrville TX CASI. Here's To The Hero's Held at Flat Rock County Park, 3800 Riverside Drive, Kerrville, TX. Charity: American Legion Post 208. Entry Fee CASI Chili 20.00, Local Chili 10.00, BBQ 25.00 each, Beans 10.00, Salsa 5.00 Make advanced checks payable to: SAL (Sons of American Legion) Chili Turn In 2 PM. Bean Turn In Noon, BBQ Turn In Chicken-Noon, Ribs - 1 PM, Brisket - 3 PM. People's Choice, so bring your throw down chili. Contact: Bliss Vickers or Joan Crider 3800 Riverside Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028. blissvickers@hotmail.com or joancrider@hotmail.com Phone: 830-370-1198 Bliss Vickers. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 11, 2009-002 - Memphis TN CASI. POR Pod Cookoff Cancelled.

Apr 11, 2009-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Relay For Life-Team Greg's Plumbing Held at Jim Ezell's House 3987 Hwy 79 South, Wichita Falls. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits ACS Relay For Life. Jackpot beans $5, turn-in Noon. Cooks party Friday night, meal will be served Make checks payable to American Cancer Society. Contact Sherry Muhlbauer 940-696-0763, 940-733- 4658.

Apr 11, 2009-004 - Commerce TX CASI. 6th Annual Cowhill Chilifest. Held in downtown Square. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to City of Commerce. Info Marty Cunningham 903-886-1125. marty.cunningham@commercetx.org. Benefits local charities.

Apr 11, 2009-005 - Beaver OK CASI. 15th Annual Cowchip Chili Cookoff. Beaver County Fairgrounds @ 1015 Douglas Avenue in Beaver, OK. Doors Open at 8 AM. Turn in time is @ 12:00 Noon. Entry fee $20.00 The Benefit Charity is the Beaver County Chapter of the OEMTA - (Beaver County EMT Association) OEMTA = Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technician's Association Contact Bill Greenfield P.O. Box 954, Beaver, OK. 73932-0954. Home Phone 580-625-4499 Cell Phone 806- 339-4646. texokie@ptsi.net. This chili cookoff kicks off festivities of the week long Cimarron Territory Celebration, which will conclude with the 40th Annual World Cowchip Throwing Championship on April 18th. This cookoff has been said by several out of town cookers that it is the best run and organized Chili Cookoff in the Tri-State Area.

It is to be 90 here today, so I guess Spring is Sprung. But of course yesterday it was only 68. Have a Great Day.

I am adding this information that I just received from Mike Peters:
Patti Cook's son will be cremated but a viewing will be tomorrow night (Tues 4/7). The viewing will be at Restland in Dallas between 6:00 & 8:00 PM. The address is below with the the phone number.
His name is Miles Kilway

There was no address or phone number in the email. I apologize for that.

From Sherry Boswell:From Connie Collier:

From Michael A Mayorga:

It’s only about 3 weeks away. Yup, the Houston Pod 38th Annual Hal John and Judy Wimberly Memorial Chili Cookoff. April 25th and 26th at Traders Village. Friday Night Cocktail Party – Music; Saturday AM Kick-start Omelet Breakfast; Saturday Evening Pot Luck Dinner & Party – Music by DJ Nigel “Tac0” Delgado. 6th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship. See attached flyer for registration form. See you there.

From Stephanie Brockman:

I just learned that Patti Cook's son, Miles, passed away late Saturday evening. Darrell said that several of you will remember him as he was very active in many junior cookoffs in the past. We will share details on the arrangements when we know more. Please keep Patti and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

From Joe Price:

May 2, 2009 Pauls Valley, Ok. Relay for life at Brickfest
I-35 at hwy 19 east go to 4th light, turn left to city park ( Willow st ) CASI sanctioned; charity-Relay for Life
Turn in 1:00 Entry fee 18.00; Chili grind only Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689 Joe Spears 405-650-3354 e-mail mhtml:%7B2151797C-3300-4934-9290-7A4D3927DC78%7Dmid://00000017/!x-usc:mailto:joespookyj@aol.com

From Mike Peters:

The April Bullsheet is ready. Please visit www.cowtowncasi.org for view / download.

From Kathy Auten:

CLASSIC CASI POD MEETING APRIL 8TH 6:00 PM POTLUCK!!!! Remember to bring your favorite dish. Getting ready for Ladies State and Classic Casi cook offs!!!!

Food for Thought. As we get closer to September and the election of some new directors, I am going to share some of the duties a director may be assigned. Did you know that there are 5 special Committees? Each of these committees will be made up two or more Directors and members-at-large, as appropriate. One Director, appointed by the President, will be the chairperson of each committee.

Not only will we elect Directors, but we will also be looking for members-at-large for each of these committees.

From Renee Moore:

State of Alabama Pod Cookoff – 25 cooks from 8 states

1. Melanie Clark, Gulf Shores, AL
2. Randy Moore, Gulf Shores, AL
3. Ken Swart, Kennesaw, GA
4. Tonya Jester, Indianapolis, IN
5. Darin Jester, Indianapolis, IN
6. Rickey Clark, Gulf Shores, AL
7. Steve Doss, Shreveport, LA
8. Robbie Swart, Kennesaw, GA
9. Jerry Hunt, Shreveport, LA
10. Bobbie Tubb, Moss Point, MS

Show
1st – Silver Wings, Jimmy Maturo, Niceville, FL

Alabama State Chili Championship – 30 cooks from 8 states

1. Randy Moore, Gulf Shores, AL Q
2. Nancy Netardus, Houston, TX
3. Robbie Swart, Kennesaw, GA
4. Sherrie Sutton, Indianapolis, IN
5. Rickey Clark, Gulf Shores, AL Q
6. Tonya Jester, Indianapolis, IN
7. Greta Maturo, Niceville, FL
8. Melanie Clark, Gulf Shores, AL Q
9. Darin Jester, Indianapolis, IN
10. Jeff Netser, Seymour, IN

Show
1st – Mayo’s Maddnes, Marolyn Blair, Houston, TX
2nd – Silver Wings, Jimmy Maturo, Niceville, FL
3rd – Mama’s Girls, Melanie Clark, Gulf Shores, AL Q

Results from Crane, TX CCO:
1. Dave Boone
2. Karen Bains Q
3. Guy W. Bates
4. Cliff Miller
5. Phyllis Patton
6. Joann Scott Q
7. Jim Crain
8. James Timmons
9. Donnie Warner
10. Bill Chisum

Show
1. Kathy Hudson
2. Donnie Warner
3. Robin Crain

EDs Food for Thought:
As it gets closer to the end of our chili year and our Great Pepper's Meeting, some of you will be considering running for the Board of Directors. Do you know how the length of a Director's term is determined. IAW our Bylaws "The Board of Directors consists of six three-year term Directors, four two-year term Directors, and the Executive Director who serves a two-year term. At the annual meeting of the Great Peppers, two Directors will be elected to serve three-year terms, and two Directors will be elected to serve two-year terms. Terms will be determined by the number of votes received by each candidate. The two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will hold three-year terms and the two candidates receiving the next greatest number of votes will hold two-year terms. Every other year the Executive Director will be elected to serve for two years."

From Connie Collier:
Guy W. Bates and Tex Riley were the winners of the 42 tournament at TMS. In a very close final, Keith Barkley and Ronald (Crunch) Reich were the runners-up. Sixteen teams competed in the tournament. Thanks to all who participated and helped.

From Doc Kinnison:

The 38th Annual HOWDY-ROO is fast approaching..The Highland Lakes Chili Pod Cookoff is May 2nd in Beautiful Marble Falls, Texas. The red HOWDY shirts are available again this year....$10 for S-M-L and $12 for XL-XXL. If you would like to have a HOWDY shirt ....please order by Tuesday, April 7th thru Carrie Kinnison @830-693-5502 or 281-615-2408 or my email is drk@tstar.net. No orders will be taken after this date. Thank You and The Highland Lakes Pod is hoping you have put HOWDY-ROO on your calendar for 2009.

Don't forget about the Poster Contest. If you are creative or know somebody who is, encourage them to enter the TICC Poster Contest for our 43 International CCO.


Poster Rules and Guidelines

CASI is looking for a unique, creative design that embodies the essence of TICC and CASI.

Artwork must be original and should include bold colors.

The dimensions of the two posters will be 18” X 24” and 11” X 17”. Submissions do not need to be that size, but they must maintain that proportion. The 11” x 17” poster is an informational poster. Copies of last years posters will be made available in PDF format upon request. These posters may be used as a guideline for some of the content required in the design.

Winning designs may also be used for souvenir TICC shirts.

All entries should include in the title, “43 Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship”, and the date, “November 7, 2009”. It must also list the names of the current Board members and include the CASI logo.

Designs may be sent electronically in a standard graphic format (PDF or JPG) or may be a hard copy, suitable for scanning.

Pictures of last year’s winners and sponsor logos will be made available and must be added to the poster design before printing. Changes to the wording and design may be requested by the Board.

If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of CASI and the Terlingua International Chili Championship and may or may not be used in any manner CASI desires. The winning designer will receive credit with their name included on the final product.

Submission deadline will be June 20th. Entries must be sent to Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 or garjans@suddenlink.net. Winning entries will be chosen at the Board of Directors Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 27, 2008.


Well, It is Friday. Another week has gone by. We are past the half way mark for this chili year. Hope each of you are getting close to being qualified. There are a lot of CCOs to chose to attend this weekend. I hope each of you attend one and have a great time cooking chili, helping out a charity, and most of all having a great deal of fun.

From Rick Landavazo, President, Friends of Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve:

We have a great headliner band, Delene & Cahill - well known local folk musicians, jazz musicians, and the VC Middle School is going to put on a few of the numbers from the musical they just produced, Guys & Dolls. We'll play CW music over the speakers during breaks. Newspaper stories coming up- North County Times and the local Roadrunner will do a story and donate two quarter page ads!

By the way, many of our members are on large rural lots.... we can host lots of campers and trailers and host out of town officials or cooks in members' homes.

Rick also reported that he has not heard from any CASI Chili Cookers and wonders if any are planning to attend. If you plan to attend, please let him know. He is concerned that the CASI CCO will not have enough cooks.

Note: To be able to better read this Flyer, Please click on it twice and it will take you to the Flyer.

You can reach him at 760 828-0726 cell760 751-1443 home or landavaz@owl.csusm.edu

From Ken Swart:

Just an FYI. The CCO at Eatonton, GA 03-28-09-002 was cancelled on Friday afternoon last weekend because of weather, we notified all of the CASI cooks that were planning on attending. The OPEN will be held this weekend but the CASI event is cancelled permanently for this year.

From Mike Peters:

The April Bullsheet is ready for download on our website. http://www.cowtowncasi.org/

Scholarship Donation:

The Beer Concession Stand at Texas Men's State presented their tips to the Scholarship Fund. They donated $350.43. A big THANK YOU to Mary Ellen Gillen and her crew for this donation. You Guys Rock!!!

From Donn Shands:

Pictures of Texas Mens State can be found at http://www.chili-usa.com/mensstate2009/

Tejas Medicneman CASI
Donn Shands