From Sue and John Caffey:

Dear Chili Family,
We cannot possibly express in words, the outpouring of love that has been received since the passing of John's son, John Alan Caffey, on Sunday 26, 2009. We wish to thank you for your many calls, emails, and love, (and hugs from the ones still at Lone Star Carefree.) I know there are many of you who did not know Alan, but John and I thank you for all of this and it is endearing to us have that much love given back.

Alan will be cremated per his wishes. The family will have a private graveside service. There will possibly be a Memorial service later. Those wishing, please send your Memorials to CASI Scholarship Fund. Papa and I will continue to roll on knowing that everywhere we go, some of you will be there to hug us, love us, and make sure we are all right. That is the bestest Bouquet in the world. Please no flowers and no food. When you see us at the next cook off, we will drink a toast with our Papa. A very special thanks to the Caring Carefree Staff for their kindnesses. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA. Mama Sue

From Charimaine Rogers:

I would like to let everyone know that I have not gone to England. If I had gone you all would have known, especially the folks we saw in Austin at Lone Star RV. Sorry for the scare but someone thinks its really funny to jack around with people. It has been reported to the necessary people. DO NOT answer any e-mails from chilimom50@hotmail.com any longer it will not be me. I will have a new e-mail in the future.

Thank you
Charmaine Rogers

NOTE: There was an email that was circulated yesterday that said that Charmaine was in England and needed money. Please do not respond to this email. As you see above, it is not really from her.

Here is the Flyer for the Spring Creek CCO.

Gil Hewlett is having surgery today. Please addd Gil to your prayer list.

Posted on the web page in the Resource Center is our first attempt of a document containing Board of Director's Job Descriptions. It is located under the Miscellaneous It is titled CASI Director Candidate Form - CASI Director Job Descriptions. If you click on the CASI Director Job Descriptions, it will take you to that document. Hopefully this will give you an information concerning the duties of each of the Board of Director's positions.

Remember that the deadline for applying as a candidate for the board is Aug 15. What is a Director's responsibility you might ask! Here is the basic job of a Director:

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations of a CASI Director
1. You must be computer literate and Internet access is required.

2. You will be expected to have access to email and respond when interaction among Board members is required.

3. Attend all Board Meetings and Workshops:

a. Winter meeting – workshop typically Saturday of 4th weekend in January followed by Sunday Board Meeting

b. Summer meeting – typically Saturday of the 4th weekend in June

c. Great Peppers Meeting – weekend immediately following Labor Day

d. TICC meetings – As needed while on site

e. Special meetings – if called

4. TICC – arrive by Monday noon or earlier if your duty assignment calls for it.

a. At TICC, one must work their duties and is always on call.

b. If going offsite when it does not conflict with one’s specified duties, notification must be given to the President or Vice-President.

5. Accept and perform all duties for any office to which you are elected, to any committee appointed or any other functions assigned to you.

6. Read and respond to email and other communications among the Board, practically on a daily basis.

7. Act in the best interest of CASI. Promote and represent CASI throughout your term.

8. Attend CASI chili cookoffs throughout the year, when practical.

As you can see from the above description, it is a GREAT JOB and we need YOU!

As of yesterday, I have processed 28 Annual Reports. Most of them have been complete. The only issue that I have encountered on any of the reports is making sure all of your Officers (which includes your referees) must have their dues paid through 09/30/2010. Please keep the reports coming in. Thank you to each of you who have already sent me your report.

It is Wednesday and time to post this week's CCO

Aug 1, 2009-001 - San Antonio, TX CASI. 10 Annual Aces Pod Cookoff. At Bexar Bowling Club, East of San Antonio, off IH-10, exit Trainer Hale Rd. Drive 1.5 miles and take left on Bexar Bowling Lane. Cook off is on left. Friday night Cooks Party- Shrimp Boil. Saturday night pot luck. pod will furnish meat. Entry fee $20, CASI turn-in 2 pm, entry both days $35. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Fire department and local entry fee $15, turn-in 1 pm. Jack pot beans $10 entry fee,12 pm turn-in, dry beans only, 60/40 split. First Jalapeno Cook Off, Open rules $5 entry fee, turn-in 12 pm, 100% payback.. Dry camping, no hook ups.Saturday benefits St Hedwig VFD. Great raffle prizes. This being our 10th anniversary we will have surprises for the cooks and locals. Come join ACES POD to cook our way to the biggest year in ten years. Have a safe trip and we will see ya there. Information call Clyde Rogers at (210) 415-6855, e-mail chilitime @sbcglobal.net, Happy Hinman 210 364-8577, happypeppr@aol.com

Aug 1, 2009-002 - Perrin, TX CASI. 3rd Annual BSOT Pod Cookoff Held at Mitchell Resort and RV Park 2730 FM 2210 East, Perrin, Texas 940-798-4615 www.mitchellrvpk@yahoo.com / Turn In 2:00pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry Fee $20. All checks payable to "Blue Bonnet Teddy Bear Patrol". Novice Cook-off held simultaneous with CASI cookoff. Friday night cooks dinner, Saturday Cooks breakfast. Reduced RV sites and cottage fees for CASI cooks. JackPot Beans, Auctions, Games, Golf Tournament all to benefit purchase of Teddy Bears for First Responder vehicles. Contract Doris Reed 940- 798-4615 / Bruce Stewart 817-282- 6678 / Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221

Aug 1, 2009-003 - Terrell ,TX CASI. Able Springs VFD 1st Annual Chili Cookoff and Area Fire House Challenge, 30000 FM 429 north, Terrell, TX--app. 8 miles north of Hi 80 on FM 429 north. At the new Fire Station. Charity: Able Springs VFD. CHILI GRIND ONLY Resignation & cook's meeting At 9:00 AM. Turn-in Time Beans: 12:00 PM $5.00 Top 3. Fire House Challenge: 12:30 PM $15.00 (no rules) Top 3, CASI Chili: 1 PM $20.00. Checks payable to: ASVFD (Able Springs Vol. Fire Dept.) RSVP for Free RV Hook ups- raffle table, 50/50 raffle. Please bring extra Chili for tasting cups. Contact Buddy Mann cell 972-533-5536 or email Buddy.mann@nexbank.com, or Larry W. cell 903-450-5541 or email roadwrkcb@aol.com. See cookoff next day same location.

Aug 1, 2009-004 - Crosby, TX CASI. Bob-N-Jeans 6th Annual Hotter-n-Hell Cookoff, at 4700 FM 1942, Crosby, Texas. Entry fee $20, turn in at 2:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Shriner's Burn Center. Save the date and watch for more details to follow. RV space available, no hookups. Come stay and participate in the Day After cookoff as well. For more information call Teena Miller 832-414-9699.

Aug 1, 2009-005 - Edmond, OK CASI. Hooch Pod Cookoff. Take I-35 to Waterloo, go East 1 mile. Benefits Hooch Pod. Turn in 1:00 pm. Entry Fee $18.00. Checks payable to Hooch Pod Info Contact Donell Dickerson 405-227-8689,131 Amber Ridge Shawnee, OK 74801. Chili grind only.

Aug 1, 2009-006 - Canyon Lake, TX CASI. 6th Annual Canyon Lake BBQ & CCO. Held at the Red Barn - Satler. LSBS and CASI Sanctioned. Entry fee Chili $20 turn-in 2 PM. BBQ $25 per category $65 for all. LSBS Bean entry $10. BBQ turn-in Beans 11 AM, Chicken Noon, Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. Donated Brisket is appreciated. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV spots available, $20 per night based on 2 nights. Contact Reva Weatherly 830-964-3393, $20 per might. For BBQ info contact Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 830-899- 7150 or Randy & Darlene Evans 830- 899-7773. Chili contact Roger Patterson 210-413-9916. Friday night cooks party 7:30 PM. Meat inspection on arrival. Live Calcutta 8 PM. Tray 6 to 7 PM. BBQ $500 added money, 60/40 payback. Trophies. Saturday cooks breakfast 8 AM. Cooks meeting 9 AM. Trays after meeting. Live Music.Email patco@gvtc.com, 210-413-9916 Benefits Jr Livestock Anns. BBQ sandwiches available on Saturday. Make checks payable to CLC Reva Weatherly. Benefits Comal County Junior Livestock Assn.

Aug 1, 2009-007 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Fun In The Park BELCH Pod Cook Off. We changed the location due to 100 degree weather. To be held at Grand Central Station, 7521 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Great Pepper's trip to Great Pepper's meeting. Make check payable to Belch Chili Pod. Contact info. Dara Hopson, 479-651-7128. BELCH Pod P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72913-5211 or belchpod@gmail.com

Aug 1, 2009-008 - Schulenburg, TX CASI. Schulenburg Festival. Held in Wolters Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Make checks payable to Schulenburg Festival Assn and its charities. Lots of shade trees, electrical & water available but limited, $25 for the weekend. Jackpot Beans & Bloody mary contest, BBQ cookoff Live entertainment all weekend Arts and crafts, rodea, carnival & much more. Check web site www.schulenburgfestival.org. Info Virginia Meyer meyer@cvctx.com 979-561-8573 or Sharon Bujnoch sbujnoch@cvctx.com, 979-562-2410.

Aug 1, 2009-009 - Whistler, BC CASI. BC Provincial Championship. At Dusty's Roadhouse in Creekside. Charity TBA. Entry $25 Cheques to "Whistler Blackcomb". Send to Josh Kearns, Canadian Barbecue Championships, c/o Whistler Blackcomb, 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B. C., Canada,V0N 1B4 Turn in 2 pm. For info: Steve Burnfield, 2552 E 2 Ave., Vancouver, B. C. V5M 1C6 E-mail chili4steve@gmail.com Phone 604-255-3363

Aug 2, 2009-001 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Aces Pod Day After 10th Annual CCO. At Bexar Bowling Club, exit IH-10 at Trainer Hale Rd., take right 1.5 miles to Bexar Bowling Lane, turn left, cookoff is on the left. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Information contact Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855 chilitime@sbcglobal.net, Happy Hinman (210) 364-8577, happypeppr @aol.com.

Aug 2, 2009-002 - Crosby, TX CASI. Bob-n-Jeans Day After Hotter-n-Hell Cookoff, at 4700 FM 1942, Crosby, Texas. Entry fee $20 turn in at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit local charities. For more information call Teena Miller @ 832-414-9699

Aug 2, 2009-003 - Terrell, TX CASI. Sunday Able Springs VFD CCO. 30000 FM 429 North, about 8 miles North of HWY 80 on 429 North. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. For the Thousand Trails Tawakoni Pod. Contact Larry Wampler 903-450-5541 @aol.com, Buddy Mann 972- 533-5536, buddy.mann@nexbank.com. See cookoff previous day.

Aug 2, 2009-004 - Canyon Lake, TX CASI. Day After Canyon Lake CCO. Held at the Red Barn - Satler. Entry fee $20, Chili grind only. Turn-in Noon. Benefits CASI Schol arship Fund. Make checks payable to Reva Weatherly. Contact Roger Patterson patco@gvtc.com, 210-413- 9916

Aug 2, 2009-005 - Chicago, IL CASI. Windy City Chili Cookoff Held at Retro on Roscoe Street Festival, Damen Ave. & Roscoe St. Take 90/94 to Addison St. exit. Take Addison east to Damen Ave. Damen Ave south to Roscoe St. Benefits St. Teresa of Avila Food Pantry. Turn in 2 PM, Entry fee $20. Bring 1 extra gallon of Chili or more to give away and save $5 on your entry fee Make Checks Payable to Windy City Chili Cookoff. Contact Mike Usiak 1950 N. Seminary Ave, Chicago, Il 60614 773-871-5623 hm 773-504-6805 cell usiak@sbcglobal.net.

Cliff and I are leaving this morning on a trip to Missouri to visit Cliff's mother and his family. I will be checking my email and will try to continue to post each day. If you need me, do not hesitate to call me on my cell phone. The number is 325 650 1854.