Bill Pierson, Vice President/Tally Master report that to date he has received results form 152 CCOs compared to 150 in 2008. There have been 4500 chilis compared to 420 and we have raised $380,000 compared to $333,000 Last year. To date there are 74 qualified cooks. Last year at this time there were only 57 qualified. There are 40 show teams qualified compared to 34 in 2008. SO despite the economy, we the chili cooks are doing a great job "Promoting Chili while having a lot of fun and making money for our Charities."
Dorathy reported that since October she has sent out 239 packets for CCOs. This is 20 less than a year ago. Remember that you can complete a Chili Application on the Web site. It's fast and you save the price of a stamp.
Again this year at TICC, if you have a Military ID (active, retired, reserve, dependents) you will have a reduced gate fee.
This last TICC, 219 Old 320 owners cooked on site. After a discussion, it was decided that instead of giving $100 to 3 of the Old 320 members who cook on the 320 site, we would give 2 of Wendel Rankin's painted stoves.
It was determined that maybe we need a person to be the Krazy Flats Coordinator since the rest of us are busy promoting CASI. There is a lot of activity in the Krazy Flats area and it is a full time job. This position will be by application and selected at the June Board Meeting. The term will be for 1 year. We will revisit this position at our Winter Workshop and Board Meeting and determine if it helped make TICC run smoothly. Watch for that application if you are interested.
Jim Ezell (Sponsorship) reported that the economy has affected all of our sponsors and it appears that they will be able to give us less this year because they are struggling. If you know of a potential sponsor, please let Jim know. We had 23 sponsor's last year. We need their support. They provide not only products, but money which help fray the cost of TICC.
Those of you who are making reservations for the Great Pepper's Meeting, please remember to give the code (CAS). It would be wise to make your reservations early.
From Bruce Smith: We had a Great turn out for the 33rd Arkansas State Open Chili Championship. We had 64 cooks on Saturday and 28 Sunday. And yes those folks came down from Indiana and kicked our butt. Thanks for traveling that far to cook and have a good time with us. Its always fun to have folks from out of state to cook with us. Hope you had a good time and hope you come back next year! Next week its Louisiana's turn. I think a bunch of Arkies are going there to cook. Lookout, here we come!
Here are the full results from Saturday and Sunday's cookoffs. Arkansas State Cookoff:
1. Susie Shaw, Parsons, Tn. (Auto Q )
2. Preston Shaw, Parsons, Tn.
3. Glenda Johnston, Maumelle, Ar. ( Ark State Champion and Auto Q )
4. Debbie Cagle, Bigelow, Ar. ( Auto Q )
5. Darin Jester, Indianapolis, In
6. Stuart Frye, Little Rock, Ar. ( Auto Q )
7. Karen Bailey, Maumelle, Ar.
8. Brad Garland, Westfield, In
9. Cheryl Oswalt, Little Rock, Ar.
10. Dick Wagner, Little Rock, Ar.
Show
1. DILLIGAF Tim Covey, Little Rock, Ar. ( Auto Q )
2. Cowboy Bob Bob Cagle, Bigelow, Ar.
3. Thunderbird Mike Tarpley, Millington, Tn
Sunday Survivor Cookoff
1. Darin Jester, Indianapolis, In
2. Bob Cagle, Bigelow, Ar
3. Preston Shaw, Parsons, Tn.
4. Dick Wagner, Little Rock, Ar.
5. Debbie Cagle, Bigelow, Ar.
6. Eddie Wayne Sumrall, Little Rock, Ar
7. Linda Nickle, No. Little Rock, Ar
8. Preston Nickle, No. Little Rock, Ar
9. James Mosley, Little Rock, Ar
10. Brad Garland, Westfield, In
Show
1. Thunderbird Mike Tarpley, Millington, Tn.
2. Buffalo Nickle Linda Nickle, No. Little Rock, Ar.
3. Bayeaux Blast Steve Doss, Shreveport, La.
Thanks again for making this another successful year!!! ( Bruce Smith )
Well, this is enough for today. I have to go out and bare the cold. It is 27 degrees and for us that is cold. I know for many of you, it would feel like a heat wave. Have a great Chili Day.
