From Jerry Hunt:
The Lake Charles La. on May 2 2009 will not be sanctioned by CASI.

From Kelly Brignon:
Combined with the NOW Pod’s $5,000.00 contribution to the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center (The Gingerbread House), $34,609.00 was raised over the course of our three day cook off in February to benefit the care of abused children in Ellis County. Thank you to all who came out to cook chili, help out with our cook off, and participate in such a great event that benefits an even greater cause. We hope to see everyone back next year as we strive to raise even more money to fight child abuse and neglect in Ellis County. This was our biggest year ever! Thanks again – and it goes without saying – chili cooks are some of the best people in the world! The NOW Pod and The Gingerbread House are very grateful for your support!

From Ken Swart:
If you are looking for a relaxing place to cook a few pot's of chili this weekend come on out to Lee Newton Park in Jasper, GA. We have the CASI Peachtree State POD CCO Friday night 8 PM turn-in and the Georgia State Championship CCO Saturday with a 12:00 Noon turn-in. The event is held in conjunction with the IBCA Georgia State BBQ Championship so there is plenty of BBQ to eat as well. If you have not been to this CCO before it is held in a beautiful park there in town, plenty of room for RV's and to stay out of the smoke from the BBQ's, they have electrical and water hook-up's in the park that can be used also for no charge. Come on out and have a good time in the Georgia Mountains. The park is located at the intersection of Business SR-53 & Mary Street in Jasper, GA, 1 mile east of SR-5/515, enter form the back of the park, you will see the gate. See you there!

From Michael Mayorga:

HEY GANG

THE PARTY STARTS FRI NITE

FOOD AT 8 PM

"OPEN BAR"
7 PM TILL........

DANCING AND MUSIC BY NIGEL #1 DJ "TACO"

SAT CHILI COOKOFF SALSA CONTEST BEANS CONTEST
COME ENTER SOMETHING OR BE A JUDGE

BRING YOUR KIDS AND ENTER THE JUNIOR COOKOFF.....
BUT PLEASE JOIN US

UNDER THE RED PAVILLION AT TRADERS VILLAGE

MOTORHOMES AND TRAILERS AND TENTS ARE ALLOWED MOTELS NEARBY