After a hard fought battle, Robert Nelson has left us. He was a good man who will be missed deeply. Arrangements are pending. Mavis Nelson's new email address is nelson8@hughes.net.
From Bud Barrick:
Here's an update about the 28th Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Championship.
I guess the first thing you should know is that we're planning a "Peoples Choice - No Rules" chili category. If I have my information correct there will be a cash prize for the winner. So you may want to begin to prepare you "stuff" now because we all know that those that have the most do the best.
Mr. Thomas has been really busy these days. This year we will be joined by the Lone Star BBQ Association. Yup, we're gonna have a "for real" BBQ Smoke out! More cash for the winner.
I guess you folks should also know that the NM Governor, Mr. Bill Richardson, has proclaimed October 3, 2009 as the "New Mexico State Chili Cookoff and Championship BBQ Day". See attached.
If you need housing, we are getting a CookOff deal at www.ruidosoriverresort.com.
Anyway, Rick has asked me to pass this along to as many folks as I can and we're hoping that you'll pass it along amongst your Pod members. Hope to see you folks there!
From Everett Crawford:
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NOTE: Sept 26 and 27:
Unfortunately, we are having to cancel our event Sept 25-27th. The Blanco cookoffs in Johnson City on September 26 and 27 have been canceled because of sponsorship problems. This cancellation was too late for the September Terlingua Trails so please pass this information along to anyone who might be hunting for last minute points.
From Ken Rodd:
Please check out this CCO.
There will be one rule change voted on this year. Last year we voted at the Great Pepper's Meeting to have a National CCO. This is a rule change to include a National CCO in our rules.
