From Ken Rodd:
Hello,


A couple of weeks ago, I put a request for help on Janice's Blog for volunteers to send the CASI press release to newspapers in their local area - as we know, some cities have smaller papers often looking for items to put in. Only one person from North Texas responded. Really kinda sad in a way.

Roger and I will start getting them out -

David Richardson is sending out the radio Spot announcements to over 100 stations in New Mexico and in Texas as he has done for the past two years - This is a lot of work so do thank him when you see him at TICC.

I have been sending out the military spot announcements and press releases to citdies/towns around military bases located in New Mexico and West Texas. Also sent the press release to some American Legions, VFW and Elks lodges around military bases in Texas/New Mexico.



From Rick Sievering:

From Darin Jester:

To start off the new Chili year in Indiana, come on out to the "Chilifest" held at Headwaters Park, 333 S Clinton, Ft. Wayne, Indiana in the West Pavilion. Benefits American Cancer Society. Entry fee $25, covers all entries. Turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Chilifest. Contact Bob Anweiler at rdanweiler.afm@verizon.net. 260-418-2170. Open divisions: Red, White, Verde. Salsa, Showmanship. Plan on preparing at least 5 Gallons of chili for the public tasting Gates open at 12n. Chili tasting 12n-5pm. Rocktoberfest After Party 5pm - ????? Live Music, Food, & Fun! No one under 21 admitted without a parent. See web http://www.chilifestfortwayne.com/.

Today is the last day of the 2008-2009 Chili Year.  There are 2 CCOs this evening.  One is in Garland, TX and the other is in Dickinson, TX.  The information for these CCOs is below.  Even if you are qualified, we need to support these 2 CCOs so that there are enough cookers to make them sanctioned.

Sep 30, 2009-001 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Elks 2009 Last Chance CCO Held at Garland Duck Creek Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Last chance cookoff for those of you that still want to go to Terlingua. No frills. GRIND ONLY. Just cook , turn-in and hope you are one of the lucky 10 to get points. Chili entry $20 with 8 PM turn in. Such a bargain at such a low price. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge. CCO is for their children's charities. Info contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 or davehewlett@msn.com

Sep 30, 2009-002 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Very Last Chance CCO- Held at Chuck and Dorothy Spishock- 6505 Jeffery CASI-Chili Grind Only Turn-in: 8:00PM. Entry: $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TBAACO. Contact Chuck @ spacecitypod@comcast.net or Chuck 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059.

From Shirley Stateczny:

Sunday, Nancy Coultas was trying to put the awning down on their RV, and she fell and broke her wrist. (she was in Alpine) They had to airlift her to the Odessa hospital, where she had surgery for a compound fracture. She has to stay there for 3 days on antibiotics to make sure that she doesn’t get an infection in the bone. She is in quite a bit of pain today (Monday). I’m sure that she would appreciate e-mails and cards. Her e-mail is ncycoultas@aol.com.



I did talk to Nancy Yesterday. She is in a lot of pain. She sent Myrl back to Alpine. She is not up to phone calls yet. I will keep you posted.



From Kelly Brignon:

The NOW Pod held their first ever Last Chance CCO at the KJT Hall in Ennis this past Sunday. We are proud to announce that all three bean winners, as well as those benefiting from the cooks pot, donated their winnings back to the KJT Youth Group. We were able to present the Youth Group with $304.00 and a good time was had by all. Unfortunately, the lone cook needing one point was tied with 10th. Needless to say, a good time was had by all regardless of the outcome. The results:

Beans (9 Entries)

1st – Kelly Brignon
2nd – Mark Sanders
3rd – Blue Kriska

Chili (15 Entries)

1st – Ray Calhoun (He’s been on a roll!!!)
2nd – Mark Sanders
3rd – Vicki Sanders
4th – Spud Griffin
5th – Kelly Brignon
6th – Larry Wampler
7th – Shirley Sexton
8th – Gary Brignon
9th – Ron Baker
10th – Bill Swiegert

Thanks again to everyone who cooked, helped and supported our charity. (Kelly Brignon)



From Mayo Blair:

LAST CHANCE CHILI COOKOFF
SEPT 30, WED. NITE
DICKENSON, TX

CHUCK AND DOROTHYS HOME

CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS SERIOUSLY NEED YOUR HELP AND IF YOU NEED POINTS?? THEN WE HAVE A MATCH.....
THIS WKEND WE PULLED TOGETHER BARELY 15 COOKS FOR EACH DAY TO SANCTION THE LAST CHANCE COOKOFFS......AND THANKS TO THOSE WHO CAME AND COOKED WHO WERE ALREADY QUALIFIED......

LAST ONE IS WED NITE TURN IN 8 PM

NEEDS COOKS DESPERATELY !!!

REMEMBER WHEN YOU QUALIFIED?

OTHER COOKS WERE THERE TOO COOKING AND HELPED YOU "Q".........THIS IS CALLED "PAY IT FORWARD"

45 SOUTH TOWARDS GALVESTON.....TO 646 EXIT GO OVER FWY DOWN ABOUT 4 MILES AND TURN RIGHT ON CAROLINE (IF YOU GO LEFT YOU WILL BE ON SOUTH SHORE HARBOR)

GO TO FIRST STREET JEFFREY AND TURN RIGHT 2ND BIG HOUSE, BIG BIG YARD...... ON RIGHT

CHUCK AND DOROTHY OPENED THEIR HOUSE FOR A GREAT WEEKEND OF CHILI COOKING, POOL, AND PARTY AND LOTS OF FOOD..... AND GETTING A FEW Q'D.......

WED NITE WILL BE STEAKS AND TWICE BAKED POTATOES SNACKS WILL BE WELCOME.......LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING.

SO CHILI COOKS.....THIS IS OUR CHANCE TO BE GOOD FRIENDS, AND AS ALWAYS.......
COOKING FOR "CHILI, CHARITY AND FUN"

SPREAD THE WORD TO WHOMEVER STILL NEEDS POINTS......COME ON DOWN.....

THANKS AGAIN TO CHUCK AND DOROTHY......

From Darin Jester:

Another successful Indiana State Chili Championships has wrapped up the final CASI cookoff in Indiana for the 2008-09 chili year. Red Bridge Park on Morse Reservoir was the new venue. The community response was overwhelming. The day started out a little overcast, but by turn-in the sun was shining bright with a light breeze, making for a great "Chili Day". Thanks to all of our sponsors, volunteers, judges, the town of Cicero, and mostly to the "Finest Chili Cooks in the Midwest".

The results are:
CASI - 21 Chili's

1st Darin Jester - Indianapolis, IN

2nd Tonya Jester - Indianapolis, IN

3rd Marilyn Jester - Indianapolis, IN

4th Charles "Bill" Thomas - Naperville, IL

5th Jim Cherco - Lizton, IN

6th Butch Sutton - Indianapolis, IN

7th Sherrie Sutton - Indianapolis, IN

8th Dan Coverdale - Westfield, IN - (First Time Cook)9th Brad Garland - Westfield, IN

10th Ralph Parsley - Indianapolis, IN

CASI Show:

1st Sophie Able - Noblesville, IN (Q)

2nd Scott Shanks - Westfield, IN

3rd Robert Brady - Noblesville, IN

Anything Goes:

1st Tonya Jester - Indianapolis, IN

2nd Rick Geiger - Midlothian, IL

3rd Robert "Chef Kam" Brady - Noblesville, IN

Salsa:

1st Bo McKinney - Cicero, IN

2nd Tonya Jester - Indianapolis, IN

3rd Sara Ott - Cicero, IN

Police/Fire:

1st Dan Coverdale - Indianapolis FD

2nd Darin Jester - Rolls-Royce FD

Jr:

1st Sara Arnold - Seymour, IN

2nd Robert Brady Jr. - Noblesville, IN

People's Choice:

1st Gut Buster's Chili - Westfield, IN

2nd Robert "Chef Kam" Brady - Noblesville, IN

3rd Sophie Able - Noblesville, IN

Coney Sauce Award:
Rick Thomas - Indianapolis, IN

From Karen Reinke:

There are at least 5 happy chili cooks now. Thank you to the Spishocks for making this happen. They provided the place, atmosphere and entertainment! No one went hungry either, plenty of food too! Here are the results:
Saturday, the 26th of September (this cookoff was dedicated to Barbara Fox)

1. Steve Cloninger

2. Cary Plocheck

3. Julie Cloninger – Q’d

4. Teena Miller

5. Cynthia Whittemburg

6. Bubba Reinke – Q’d

7. Larry Netardus

8. Frank Fox

9. Taylor Miller

10. Betty Cox (Betty is Barbara Fox’s sister)

No Showmanship

Sunday, the 27th of September

1. Taylor Miller

2. Steve Cloninger – Q’d

3. Cary Plocheck – Q’d

4. Kelly Talavera – Q’d

5. Teena Miller

6. Cynthia Whittenburg

7. Nancy Netardus

8. Dianna Hoy

9. Don Hoy

10. Larry Netardus

No Showmanship

Remember, the Spishocks are hosting one of the last chance cookoffs, there are still some cooks that can qualify and need your support! If you need any information, please call Dorothy at 713/724-4059

Well, the last weekend of the 2008-2009 CASI Chili year has come and gone. There are only 2 CCOs left on Wed. They are in Garland, TX and Dickinson, TX.

We had a successful weekend in Hobbs, NM. A big thanks to Paul and Kathy Mulkey for hosting this event. On Sat, there were approx 6000 people wondering in and out of the United Way's Campaign which included a BBQ, CCO, Craft Show and entertainment. Even Elvis showed up.

CCO Results
1 Patsy Childress
2. Lee Roy Childress
3. Karen Tomas
4. Charlene Lentz
5. Sue Yates
6. Rick Thomas
7. Susie Bryant
8. Jennifer Sherfield
9. Janice Miller
10. Guy Bates
11. Karen Bains

Show
1. State Side, Jennifer Sherfield

On Sunday, we cooked for the Eagles' Kids Christmas.

1.Tim Collier
2. Bucky Seelig
3. Jennifer Sherfield
4. Susie Bryant
5. Connie Collier
6. Janice Miller
7. Rick Thomas
8. Guy Bates
9. Ron Wallace
10. Cliff Miller
11. Karen Bains

Show
1. State Side, Jennifer Sherfield

From LARRY VELASQUEZ:

RESULTS OF THE 5TH ANNUAL DeSOTO ROTARY CCO
ZIMMERMAN’S KILL CREEK FARM DeSOTO, KS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 15 COOKS

CASI COOKS
1ST Place Jason Brinkman; Lenexa, KS (Q)
2nd Place Rudy Lintner; Shawnee, KS (Q)
3rd Place Jeff Gadt; Overland Park, KS
4th Place Walker Smith; Coffey, MO
5th Place Colleen Lintner; Shawnee, KS
6th Place Wayne Gadt; Raytown, MO
7th Place Peggy Kirk-Velasquez; Kansas City, KS
8th Place Shelley Kroencke; Lenexa, KS
9th Place Erwin Clark; Kansas City, MO
10th Place Connie Gadt; Raytown, MO

SHOWMANSHIP
1ST Place Hell, Fire & Brimstone; Margo Smith
Coffey, MO
2nd Place Toad Chokin’ Chili; Colleen Lintner
Shawnee, KS
3rd Place Unclaimed

HOMESTYLE CHILI
1ST Place Jason Brinkman; Lenexa, KS

From Ron Barnes:
Results for the Sons of the American Legion cookoff held 9-26-09 in Mineral Wells, TX.Chili (23 judged)

1. Bill Riordan - Wichita Falls "Q"
2. Angie Duke - Valley Mills "Q"
3. Sherree Duncan - NR Hills
4. Carol Wallace - Fort Worth
5. Ray Calhoun - Waxahachie "Q"
6. Francis Sullivan - Ennis
7. Dru Stewart - Hurst
8. Randy Ezell - Millsap
9. David "Budda" Manske - Arlington
10. Ramiro Garza - Fort Worth

Show:
1. Flamin' Chili Peppers - Randy Ezell - Millsap
2. Smokin' E's - Ed Nunez - Mineral Wells
3. Unclaimed

From Bruce Stewart

Here is the plan for the Caravan to Terlingua from Dallas area.

Meet 10 am Thursday morning Oct 29th at exit 418 off of I 20 (just past Cowtown RV park on south side of I 20). There will be a shopping center parking lot on right as soon as you exit. You can pull in and park.
Leave there and we will make next stop at the Flying J in Tye TX. We can refuel and eat lunch there.
From there to a Rest Park near Westbrook. Here we can pee, shoot Tequila and pickle juice.
On to Big Spring. Spend night at the Texas RV park. 4100 south 87. (1-800-749-4898). www. txrvpark.com. There are several filling stations where we turn on 87 also a Lubys,Wal-mart and a USA Murphy
Leave there for Crane ,TX. Cook chili Friday evening Oct 30th. Turn-in 4pm. Cook chili Saturday Oct 31. Turn-in 12 noon. Get out asap and head to Alpine,TX. Refuel on the way to Lost Alaskan RV park. (1-800-837-3604) www.lostalaskan.com.
Spend Saturday night 31st. Eat, shoot Tequila and pickle juice. We can get last minute supplies at Alpine.
Leave Sunday morning Nov.1st at Daylight for American legion post 60 miles south on hiway 118. Cook chili. Turn-in 12 noon. From there to CASI site.

From Jen Cook:
The Rose City Chili Pod will be holding their monthly meeting at Daniel Boone Restaurant & Tavern in the Albertson's Shopping Center, Tyler on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30. Installation of officers and regular business will be conducted. New officers for the coming year will be John Daniels, Great Pepper; John Chance, Pepper Popper; Jennifer Cook, Chili Scribe; Sheila Austin, Henny Penny (treasurer) and Blu Monday-Daniels, Chilicity. Rose City Chili Pod membership is open to anyone who has an interest in cooking chili for charity, fun and fellowship. Dues are $5 annually. Rose City Chili Pod is associated with Chili Appreciation Society International. The 29th annual Rose City Chili Cookoff will be held on the first Saturday in March 2010. For more information please call or email Blu Monday-Daniels at 903-372-2818 or mhtml:%7B2151797C-3300-4934-9290-7A4D3927DC78%7Dmid://00000459/!x-usc:http://us.mc576.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=blondefilly@wb4me.com.

From Dianne Stimson:


Okay Folks ! TICC is just around the corner and I still need all the help I can get at the gates ,
so if you have a little time you can spare and man a shift drop me an email and let me know
you really will have fun and it is not hard to do..... I promise! Winksintexas@aol.com Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!


From Kelly Brignon:


I forgot to let everyone know that our CCO is going to be Sunday the Septemeber 27th.“Still chasing those stubborn last few points? Come out to the NOW Pod’s 1st Annual Last Chance Cook Off held at the KJT Hall located at 1216 S. Paris in Ennis. Chili and Bean turn in is High Noon and entry fee for chili is $18 and $10 for beans. Chili Grind Only. Plenty of RV Parking, no hook ups. For information and/or directions, please contact Kelly Brignon at 469.628.8840 or kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net. Benefits the KJT Youth Group. Hope to see you there!”


Are you living in an area that is close enough to Terlingua that we can expect to attract some Public to come and join us and maybe judge? If so, and you do not have any of the small poster's that advertise TICC and you are willing to go from business to business and put them up on display, please contact John Goforth. He has about 125 of the samll posters left to distribute. These posters are not for personal copies, they are for distribution for advertisement!

From Kathy and Pual Mulkey:
Do you need that last point? Or are you just looking for a fun place to spend your weekend? Don't forget that there is a 2 day CCO at the Events Center in Hobbs, NM. On Friday night, there will be a Pot Luck with the meat provided. Then there are 2 days of chili cooking with GREAT prizes on Sun. If you need more information, contact Paul 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey, 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookups Reservation call 575-391- 2900

From Darin Jester:

If you are trying to see the article in the Indy Star, you must copy the entire address. Somehow the address does not connect when copied. The address is http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090923/LIVING07/909230304 You can not just click on the link, you must copy and paste.

NOTES from Janice:

At TICC, a discussion about initiating a Mentoring Team that would assist with Pods who are having trouble meeting all of the requirements outlined in our Bylaws, Article 13. If you are interested, please let me know. Right after TICC I will be identifying those members and assigning them to Pods. Our Pods in the for West and East are locations where some assistance might help. We will need to help them advertise CASI and try to help them attract cooks and for their CCOs as well as emcouraging new CASI members.

Speaking of Credentials, I want to take the time and space to say a special THANK YOU to the Credentials Committee for all their hard work and the quickness that we were able to complete the task of reviewing and sanctioning our Pods for the Great Pepper's Meeting. Thank you to Chairman Darin Jester, Committee Members: David Sexton, Mike Strack and Robbie Swart. You guys did a GREAT job and made my job so much easier.

Consider this idea for your Pod. How about having a Scholarship Chairman in your Pod? This person would help us get the word out about our Scholarship Program and review the applicants paperwork then forwarding it to our National Scholarship Program Administrator, Barbara Herrin. We have a good program and it just continues to get better.

I get requests every week for new CCOs and their need to have some assistance in planning a sanctioned CCO and then executing the plan. Most of them are fairly close to a pod, but lately I have had requests from regions where there are not only no pods, but there are no CASI members. One day this week, I had 3 inquires about establishing new CCOs and they were from 3 different regions of the Continental US. One was from Florida, one from Texas, and one from Arizona. To me, this is exciting that people are hearing about CASI and want to have sanctioned CCOs. This week, I also had a request from Montana. There aren't a lot of Chili Cooks up there. I worked with the girl to help her set up her CCO, but it was to late for it to be sanctioned, and I am not sure who I could find to volunteer to go into the cold land in the Oct/Nov timeframe and Referee this cookoff.

Here are some facts about our Membership as of Sep 12. We have a total of 984 paid Annual Members, 494 Life Members and 56 Corporate Members. Of these, the following are New Memberships in the Past 12 months: Annual 278, Life 15, and corporate 15. We have a lot of our Annual members who have not paid their dues. If everybody kept their dues paid, we would have increased our membership by 308. Many of you wait to see if you are qualified for TICC before you pay your dues. Our dues are very reasonable at $15. If you enjoy chili cooking, meeting new friends, and having a really good time, isn't it worth the price of a membership! If you have not paid your dues, take the time and send them to John Goforth this week. Help keep CASI strong!

We are leaving for Hobbs, NM today for the 2 day CCO off at their Event Center. This is a really fun CCO and you are even in walking distance to the Zia Casino! This may be the last post for the week. It will depend upon whether we have internet access tomorrow.

May Chiligula Bless Your Weekend Quest for Points and Your Journey Home!

From Mayo Blair:


Ordering SPORTS CHAIRS once again per a few of you requesting them.....They can be delivered to TICC

$45.00 EACH Includes shipping

RED - NAVY BLUE - FOREST GREEN -
BLACK - PURPLE AND CAMOFLAUGE

Will have them in Houston by the middle of October if you want to pick them up here or we will deliver them to TICC.

If you have an order for 10, I can have them shipped to your address.

Please email me with your order as soon as possible and mail check in advance by Oct 1st.

Thanks,
Mayo Blair
5122 Autumn Forest Dr
Houston, Tx 77091


From Kelly Brignon:

“Still chasing those stubborn last few points? Come out to the NOW Pod’s 1st Annual Last Chance Cook Off held at the KJT Hall located at 1216 S. Paris in Ennis. Chili and Bean turn in is High Noon and entry fee for chili is $18 and $10 for beans. Chili Grind Only. Plenty of RV Parking, no hook ups. For information and/or directions, please contact Kelly Brignon at 469.628.8840 or kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net. Benefits the KJT Youth Group. Hope to see you there!”



Just another Tequila Rose Moment at the Great Pepper's Meeting

TICC NOTE: Remember if you or someone you know would like to have an invitation to Judge at TICC this year, please send the name and address to Renee Moore at rmoore@gulfshoresal.gov. We need judges!

Again this year at TICC on Saturday there will be a Photo Op for Past TICC winners. Also this year, there will be a Photo Op for Past CASI Board Members. Please if you are in one of those categories be prepared to be at the front of the stage just before announcements. We will need to do this quickly so that we can move on to the announcements.

Bill Pierson and his Illinois group will be serving chili to visitors who would like to taste some chili and are not going to be judges. This is being done by request of many of our visitors who say that they have attended the largest Terlingua International Chili Cookoff and left with out even a taste of chili. This will be a trial. Please save your extra chili for this group. Also, they will collect any leftover chili from this CCO.

From Darin Jester:

Was interviewed by the Indianapolis Star who was doing an article "Chili"and local CCO's. Thought I'd share it you ya'll. See ya in Terlingua. To review this article go to the following: Article Title: Chili gets attention from area wineriesTo view the contents on www.indystar.com, go to: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090923/LIVING07/909230304

It is Wednesday and it is the last weekend of the chili year. "It's now or never" for this year's points. There are a lot of CCO's this weekend where you can chase those last points. Please NOTE that the CCO at Johnson City, TX has been CANCELLED. This was a 2 day event. It is still in the Upcomings as being held. There are also 2 CCOs on Wednesday Sept 30 which is the very last day to get point for 2008-2009 Chili Year.

Sep 25, 2009-001 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Last Ditch Back to Backs. Last Ditch Back to Backs-Friday. Benefits Socks for Soldiers Bring your favorite snack for Pot Luck. Entry Fee $20.00 Turn In- 8:30 PM. 517 W. 48th Amarillo, TX Contact for both cook-offs, Susan Campbell 806-358-3576. Saturday cookoff next day.

Sep 26, 2009-001 - Columbus, NM CASI. Poncho Villa Last Chance CCO Held at South End of Poncho Villa State Park. RV spaces with hook- ups are available in the park on a "first come, first served" basis, $14.00 per night. Lodging is available at Martha's Bed and Breakfast, 575-531-2467 and at Hacienda De Villa, 575-531-2711. For info on the park, call 575- 531-2711. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. Entry fee $20 Turn-in 2 PM. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449- 4064. t.chaney@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Benefits Friends of Poncho Villa Park.

Sep 26, 2009-002 - Mineral Wells, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion BBQ & Chili Cookoff. Held at American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion Dr. From intersection of Hwy 180, Hubbard St, and Hwy 281, Oak Ave, travel west on 180 to the west city park. Turn right on American Legion Dr. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Sons of the American Legion charities. Jackpot Pinto Beans $10, 100% pay back. Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, 1/2 Jointed Chicken $75 for one or all BBQ categories, 80% pay back. Turn-in Jackpot Beans 11 AM, Chicken Noon, Ribs 1 PM, all Chili and Brisket at 2 PM. Contact Roger Hensley 817-357-2574 leave message.

Sep 26, 2009-003 - Hobbs, NM CASI. United Way Chili Fest Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping available. This is a 2 Day CCO. Day 1 benefits: United Way. CASI Chili Entry Fee $18; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MST. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookups Reservation call 575-391- 2900

Sep 26, 2009-004 - West Memphis, AR CASI. Main Street Chillin on Broadway CASI cookoff will be held at Regions Plaza in West Memphis AR. Contact Leigh Ann Hastings 870- 735-8814 or Toby Steele 870-735- 2850. Turn in time is 2:00 pm. There will be limited RV parking begining Friday Nite after 7:00 pm. Email arkpedler@hotmail.com

Sep 26, 2009-005 - Johnson City, TX CANCELLED

Sep 26, 2009-006 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Last Ditch Back to Backs. Last Ditch Back to Backs-Saturday Held at 517 W. 48th St. Benefits Susan G. Komen Research. Entry Fee- $20.00 Turn-In 2:00 PM Contact for both cook-offs, Susan Campbell 806-358-3576. See Friday night cookoff also.

Sep 26, 2009-007 - Jacksonville, TX CASI. Cherokee County Cookoff. Held at Cherokee County Expo Center on the South Loop. Open meat, entry $20, turn-in 1:00, benefits Lake Palestine Volunteer Fire Department. Limited parking, no hook-ups. Large pavilion to cook under along with Classic Car Show. Pre-registration preferred, contact Mike Avis, 903-954-0413; Jerrie Avis, 903-954-0479; also dreamcook1@live.com.

Sep 26, 2009-008 - Hurst, TX CASI. Quien Sabe Cookoff. Cancelled.

Sep 26, 2009-009 - Seguin, TX CASI. Omega Tau Charity Chili Cook Off Held on a Street in town center. Around the cookoff will be a trade fair featuring live music and shopping. The Omega Tau fraternity of Texas Lutheran University is asking all the chili fanatics of the the southwest and abroad to support us in our most ambitious endeavor. We seek to provide a substantial donation to the Seguin Youth Services which provides guidance, support, and positive social outlets to at risk and under privileged students in Seguin ISD. The gentlemen of Omega Tau also seek to make a reasonable donation to the Michael T. Raetzsch Scholarship Fund and the Omega Tau Endowment Scholarship, both of which will provide Texas Lutheran University students with financial assistance in their pursuit of higher education. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1:30 PM. Make checks payable to William Manning. Contact Austin Manning 281-414- 8555. wamanning@tlu.edu.

Sep 26, 2009-010 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Last Chance Chili CCO. Held at Chuck & Dorothy Spishock - 5605 Jeffery CASI - Chili Grind Only Turn-in 2:00PM. Entry: $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TBAACO - Laura Recovery Center and other local Charities. For Info: Contact Chuck @ spacecitypod@comcast.net or Chuck: 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059.

Sep 26, 2009-011 - Cicero, IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship This is your last chance to get points or an automatic qualifier for TICC. The Indiana State Chili Championship has a NEW LOCATION this year, Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St., Cicero, IN - on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton County. Entry fee $20 Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Other categories include: Jr's, Anything Goes, Fire/Law, Corporate Challenge and Salsa. Make checks payable to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For more information contact Brad Garland, 157 E. Columbine Lane, Westfield, IN 46074 C:317-407- 2670 bradgarland@indy.rr.com or indiana.chili@yahoo.com. Or check out the website at www.indianastatechilichampionship. webs.com.

Sep 26, 2009-012 - DeSoto, KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Club CCO Held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm located just north of K-10 Hwy on Kill Creek Road. Entry fee:$20.00 Turn-in @ noon. Homestyle entry fee is $20.00 with a 12:30 turn-in. Cook both events for $30.00. Benefits the DeSoto Rotary Local Community Projects. Contact: Larry Johnson @816-289-1428 ljohnson@kc.rr.com Robin Stone astone23@kc.rr.com

Sep 26, 2009-013 - Shreveport, LA CASI. American Legion Post #14 Cancelled.

Sep 27, 2009-001 - Ennis, TX CASI. NOW Pod Last Chance CCO Come join us for the 1st Annual NOW Pod Last Chance CCO held at the KJT Hall in Ennis, TX. Entry fee is $18 and turn in time is 12:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the KJT Youth Group. Cook off address is 1216 S. Paris Ennis, TX 75119. Plenty of parking, no RV hook ups. Contact Kelly Brignon at 469.628.8840 or kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net for more information. See you there! Also, 50/50 Beans, $10 entry fee turn-in Noon.

Sep 27, 2009-002 - Hobbs, NM CASI. Last Chance Chili This is a 2 Day CCO See Saturday for more details. Held at Lea County Event Center, Benefits: Eagles Kids Christmas. There will be a 50/50 pot, a Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. Chili Grind Only. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $18; Turn In Time: 12 MST. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookup Reservation call 575 391 2900. katpaul2006@hotmail.com.

Sep 27, 2009-003 - Johnson City, TX CANCELLED

Sep 27, 2009-004 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Last Chance Chili CCO. Held at Chuck and Dorothy Spishock- 5605 Jeffery. CASI - Chili Grind Only Turn-in: 1:00 PM. Entry $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TCBAACO. For Info: Contact Chuck spacecitypod@comcast .net or Chuck:281-802-7034 or Dorothy: 713-724-4059.

Sep 27, 2009-005 - Shreveport, LA CASI. Last Chance Cookoff. Cancelled.

Sep 30, 2009-001 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Elks 2009 Last Chance CCO Held at Garland Duck Creek Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Last chance cookoff for those of you that still want to go to Terlingua. No frills. GRIND ONLY. Just cook , turn-in and hope you are one of the lucky 10 to get points. Chili entry $20 with 8 PM turn in. Such a bargain at such a low price. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge. CCO is for their children's charities. Info contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 or davehewlett@msn.com

Sep 30, 2009-002 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Blast Off to the Very Last Chance CCO- Held at Chuck and Dorothy Spishock- 6505 Jeffery CASI-Chili Grind Only Turn-in: 8:00PM. Entry: $18.00 RV Parking No Hook- ups Charities TBAACO. Contact Chuck @ spacecitypod@comcast.net or Chuck 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059.

Another Picture from the Great Pepper's Meeting
It was a Tequila Rose Moment

From Dee Hay:

The following is information about the Hall of Flame. If you have somebody that you want to nominate, please fill out the nomination package and return it as soon as possible.

From Jim Ezell :

SPONSOR UPDATE

We have signed Lajitas Resort as the sponsor of the Ladies Tea Party on Wednesday. They will be offering 3 raffle prizes consisting of:

#1 Two nights stay for two at the Hotel, Plus a cool t-shirt that says "Lajitas Ladies Tea Society & Gun Club" (they are pink with brown lettering, crossed pistols and a tea cup)
Too cool, I think everyone will love them.

#2 Spa Gift Basket with the t-shirt

#3T-shirt, bandana and koozie

As mentioned before, Tequila Rose is furnishing their shirts to the first 200 ladies that register. Tarantula Tequila will be providing “Tarantula” Tequila in Terlingua Society shirts with the logos to the first 200 men to register. There will also be gift items and the baking contest.

Hooters will have some special items for the Wings winners.

Woodbridge is putting together some surprises for the goody bag.

AND
The list of gift items for this year’s TICC winner continues to grow. The bounty will be good booty.

jim ezell

From Ken Rodd:

The Homosassa, Florida Chili Cookoff is October 10th and 11th!!! Homosassa is home of the 64 ounce Margarita and one is waiting for YOU. Everyone that has come to this cookoff has loved it. Come on down for the first time or come on down for another time. RV sites available with full hookup - Cabins available also. The Tiki Bar across the street is a most popular place to gather after the cookoff as it is right on the waterfront - I am here early to make sure everything is OK for all chili cooks

From Ron Barnes:

A Tale of Two Cookoffs

I hope you will take the time to read this as it demonstrates what you can do if you find yourself at a cookoff with no hope of getting enough cooks to sanction it. It sure beat packing up and going home!

What a difference a day makes.

Saturday was a scheduled cookoff at the Dallas Heritage Village in Old City Park. This is a historical park with buildings circa 1880 – 1920 that are fully restored and authentic. We were set up on the brick Main Street next to a beautiful fountain and steps away from the historic downtown storefronts. They had a live band (Merry and the Mood Swings) and the Trinity River Desperados, a wild-west reenactment group with authentic clothing and a gun fight at high noon. Michelle Davis, Director of the Village and cookoff promoter, went to great lengths to make sure everything was in place for her first chili cookoff. We only had one problem…four CASI cooks showed up! Gary Brignon and Dr. Ray Calhoun also came, but since Doc was still chasing points we agreed they should head out to another event to try for those points. Not sure why we had such a small turnout, but it was what it was.

Michelle had gone to the trouble of lining up judges to come out and taste chili. The four of us (Roger Foltz, Sherree Duncan, Tina and I) decided to make the best of a bad situation. We scraped together as much chili as we could and managed to put 15 cups of chili on the judging table (half-full and combined as we could). This way, we made sure the folks that came out to taste chili had the opportunity. They all had a great time, said the chili was great, and looked forward to next year. They were curious, however, how there were so many cups of chili with so few cooks. When I explained what we had done, they were all appreciative. It was also the first time I ever placed 1st, 2nd and 4th at the same cookoff! Needless to say, I will not be expecting any points from this event!

To see photos from the Heritage Village event, go to http://sep192009chili.shutterfly.com.

Sunday brought the annual installment of the State Fair of Texas Cookoff. This year was a little different as it was held the weekend before the fair opens, instead of the opening weekend. Our turnout was down from 60-70 to 31. The cooks who came did receive free admission and parking passes to come back during the fair. I want to thank Doris Coats, Babs Johnson, my lovely bride Tina, Michael Burke and Dwayne Price for helping with table monitoring and tally.

Here are the results:

Chili
1. Tom Dozier – Irving
2. Alisa Carlson – Garland
3. Doris Coats – Irving
4. Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie
5. Ron Baker – Ennis
6. Babs Johnson – Irving
7. Bob Coats – Irving
8. Dwayne Price – Roanoke
9. Susan Spencer – Irving
10. Gary Brignon – Ennis

Show
1. American Legion Family – Karen Ducote – Bedford
2. Garza Boyz Chili Team – Ramiro Garza – Ft. Worth
3. The Texicans – Jack Balderson – Ft. Worth

Final Table
Geraldine Resnick (First-ever Final Table)
Karen Ducote (First-ever Final Table)
Brian McDonough
Morris Moss
Wilton Haynes (First-ever Final Table)
J.E. “Shorty” Odle
Cynthia Tune
Bill Sweigart

Another group of people attending the Great Pepper's Meeting in Midland, TX

From Bill Pierson:

PALOS PARK IL—The 2009 Chili Year came to an end last Saturday at a new CASI cookoff in Palos Park. This was the first year that CASI was invited to participate in this event, and it was a well-received invitation. They had a beautiful venue, and the weather cooperated perfectly. We were advised that there would be a large crowd and, boy, were they right. We had plenty of throw-down and they when through it like a swarm of locust. Finding a new cookoff like this one looks like this one is like finding money in your pocket. Often, the end of year cookoffs have difficulty getting 15 cooks, but twenty cooks turned out which was very gratifying. No one wanted to enter showmanship, they were having too much fun cooking and partying. The winners:

CHILI
1. Bill Pierson, Batavia IL
2. Bert Centers, Lisle IL
3. John Gastaldello, Downers Grove IL (Within a point)
4. Cheryl Pierson, Batavia IL (Q'd)
5. Gloria Molitor, St. Charles IL
6. Bill Thomas, Naperville IL
7. Pat Gustafson, Chicago IL
8. Randy Metz, Lombard IL
9. Georgia Weller, Rockton IL
10. Bret Centers, Lisle IL

CRAWFORD COUNTY CASI CCO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
CRAWFORD COUNTY LAKE 75TH ANNIVERSARY

CASI CHILI COOKS (25 COOKS)

1st Matt Frye; Pittsburg, KS (Q)
2nd Travis McCauley; Pittsburg, KS
3rd Lee Kroencke; Lenexa, KS
4th Peggy Velasquez; Mission, KS
5th Rudy Lintner; Shawnee, KS
6th Larry Velasquez; Mission, KS
7th Steve Shepherd; Pittsburg, KS
8th Paul Mendicki; Frontenac, KS
9th Colleen Lintner; Shawnee, KS (Q)
10th Kevin Stovall; Lee’s Summit, MO
Kiss your sister – Amy McDonald; Girard, KS

SHOWMANSHIP
1st Chili Puercos, Larry Velasquez; Mission, KS (Q)
2nd Hell, Fire & Brimstone, Margo Smith; Coffey, MO
3rd Hafta Hunt Chili, Steve Shepherd; Pittsburg, KS (Q)

JUNIOR CASI COOKS
1st Taylor McCauley; Pittsburg, KS
2nd Ashley McDonald; Girard, KS
3rd Tanner McCauley; Pittsburg, KS

ROOKIE CASI COOKS
1st Colleen McGuire; Mulberry, KS
2nd Kurt Haase; Carthage, MO

SALSA
1st Paul Mendicki; Frontenac, KS
2nd Amy McDonald; Girard, KS
3rd Ashley, McDonald; Girard, KS

Winners at the Crane, TX CCO

1. Jim Crain

2. Jamie Tilley

3. Joann Scott

4. Mike Barker

5. Janice Miller

6. Wanda Peek

7. Pat Timmons

8. Donnie Warner

9. Grace Davis

10. Horace Peek

11. Kiss your Sister Jennifer Sherfield

Show

1. Jennifer Sherfield

2. Robin Crain

3. Sherry Maus

FromTonya Jester

Indiana has3 CCO's in the next 4 weeks.

September 26 - Indiana State Chili Championship,

Cicero, IN

October 3 Chilifest, Fr Wayne, IN

October 17 Wabash Cannonball Wabash, IN

At the Great Pepper's Meeting in Midland on September 12, Renee Moore Open the session with the following Message. I believe that this message should be shared with all of our membership.

From Bucky Seelig:
The special October issue of the Terlingua Trails has been posted on the CASI website. Please make sure you take the time to read the sponsor report compiled by Jim Ezell. Also, make sure to thank the sponsors when you see them. We all know that they have a choice when they dole out their sponsorship money, and Jim has done another outstanding job in directing them to CASI.

Also, see the events schedule for Friday’s “CASI Scholarship Day” and make sure to view the ad on Page 20 for the new CASI BBQ event which will be held on Thursday, November 5th, all benefiting the CASI Scholarship fund.

Also, there are gate policies, volunteer requests and other TICC information items listed in this issue.

From Barbara Herrin:
Are you interested in serving on the Scholarship Committee? If you are, please email me so that I can compile a list of possible committee members. My email address is herrinbarbara@aol.com.

If you know somebody who would like to be a judge at TICC, please send Renee Moore or me that information so that we can get invitations mailed to these folks.

It was decided at the Board of Director's meeting that was held before the Great Pepper's Meeting, that they price of beer sold at the main concession and at Krazy Flats would be increased to $2.50. The price of beer has not increased in over 6 years. We will also be selling beer by the case again. You don't have to load your Motor Home down with cases of beer. Plan to buy them from CASI after you arrive at TICC.

We are trying to set up a group of people who would like to help mentor some of our Pods who are having a hard time surviving. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please let me or Tim Collier know.

The weekend is here. Time is running out for getting points this chili year. It's this weekend or next weekend left to get enough points for the invitation to TICC. Here's hoping that all of you who are still chasing points, well have the Chili God smiling on you!

From Ed and Marolyn (Mayo) Blair:

2009 Great Peppers Meeting, Midland

To the Members of the Black Gold Pod and your volunteers

Congratulations on a job well done!!.....Hotel was great, Hospitality suites were up, running and fully stocked and of course very comfortable. The Yucca Theater was a new twist and the entertainment on Friday night was ... ENTERTAINING! We are still laughing. and taking small cautious steps. A big thanks to the Odessa Gang that cooked up a "Great Texas Meal."

As for the meeting, we heard old items, new issues and it left us with a lot to think about as how to move CASI forward to bigger and better times. With the Board election there is always the excitement for the new members and disappointment for others. Still, being an all volunteer organization means we get to all move forward at the same pay level, so let's do it and keep the faith of our motto Chili, Charity and Fun.

Again, a big thanks to our hosts. We look forward to see everyone at TICC.

From Big John and Blu Daniels:

As announced at GPM in Midland, Rose City Pod, Tyler, is proud to sponsor the goody bags for the Terlingua School students again this year. We are asking that everyone bring their excess goody bag items received over the past year from local cookoffs. We all get them and even pay early in order to get one, but we can only have so many pens, pencils, pads of paper etc.....so bring all that and the keychains, koozies, caps, t-shirts, rulers, all the stuff you don't want to throw away but don't need. They do not allow any item with a beer or liquor logo, understandably, but we gave out lots of military items, some backpacks, CD holders, no telling what all you get in them wonderful "cooks goody bags". And the Terlingua students are so appreciative of this gift. We send them back for every student with the high school kids that come out to entertain us on Friday morning....and that's when I am able to reclaim all kinds of room in our bus! Kubota Tractor is giving us all the bags to stuff. Last year we had 113 bags and they had 118 students, so we will be prepared with the bags, just need the stuff to put in them. Please do not bring used items that don't even belong in a garage sale!

Bring your items to Big John and Blu's big white bus, usually parked on the main road, next to the last sponsor camp space across from the Showmanship area. We will be assembling these on Thursday afternoon/evening so Friday afternoon will be too late. We also like to include all those little bottles of shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, body lotion you collect at the hotels. Thank you all so much for a great time at GPM, an excellent meeting and we'll see ya at the Ranch.


If you are not coming to Terlingua, please send your stuff with someone who is, if they would be willing to haul it for you. Also, Big John and Blu will be at the following cookoffs if you can bring or send to them - Sept. 26, Jacksonville; Oct. 3-4, Hallsville; Oct. 10, Chandler; and Oct. 24, Tyler Elks Lodge.

Thanks for helping get the word out!



From Ron Barnes:

Come on out Saturday, September 19th, to the Dallas Heritage Village for their 1st Ever Chili Cookoff. It is being held at Old City Park in Dallas. The actual address is 1515 S. Harwood (near the Dallas Farmers Market). If you are coming from the west, take the Lamar/Griffin exit off of I-30 and follow feeder road to the first light (Harwood). Then follow Harwood south until you reach Beaumont. Turn right on Beaumont and follow to Ervay. Turn right on Ervay and look for the delivery gate (there will be someone there to guide you). You will have to come in, unload your chili gear, then leave the area and park in the main parking lot. You will be allowed to return after the cookoff to load back up. Trust me; it will be worth the extra effort necessary. They also have a large indoor pavilion (climate-controlled) for registration and judging.


Dallas Heritage Village is a circa 1890 – 1910 village with many original buildings and artifacts from that era. There will also be a wild-west shootout on Main Street in the village! If you are any kind of history buff, or just want to see what things were like back in the day, this is the chance. It truly is an interesting place to see.


This is a grind-only event with a $20 entry and a 1:00 p.m. turn-in. Any questions can be directed to Michelle Davis at mdavis@dallasheritagevillage.org or me (Ron Barnes) at Ratchili@tx.rr.com. If you are having trouble the day of the event, call my cell at 817-691-2325. Looking forward to seeing you there!


From Mason Dixon Pod:

At the Great Pepper's Meeting we voted to have 3 New State Open Championships. Those Championships are New Mexico Men's Championship, New Mexico Women's Championship, and San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico State Championship. San Miguel will be an International CCO!

The 2010 Great Pepper's Meeting will be held in Salado, TX at the StageCoach Inn. You can make your reservations by calling 254 947 5111 or 1-800 732 8994. Donna Conrad and the citizens from Salado gave a good presentation. It's going to be the "Place to be" next September!

Kansas requested to become a 12 point State. This is the first year with a Pod in Kansas! You Guys are doing GREAT! They will be having the Annual State Open Championship as well as a Men's and Women's Championship.

That's enough for today. The weather here is looking a lot like Fall. This makes me think it is really time to hit the road and go cook Chili!

From Ma Sue and Papa John:

You continue to amaze us with your emails and calls.We have to be the luckiest folks in the world. You havecalled and said you have an extra motorhome we can use until we are settled, you have offered to come and clean up,you have offered your love and condolences,stoves, chili pots and the list goes on and on.



When we received the call, we went back to our room and talked and talked. We decided that the best thing for us mentally was to stay at the GP Meeting and be with our chili family. This was a good decision.


Since our return, we have been on the phones withadjusters, estimators, etc. This is something only we can do, as they have asked not to touch anything until they okay it. In the meantime, we are calling for info, making inventories, getting prices. I even have asked my daughter and family to stay away as we don't have the time right now. We have to keep a constant vigil on this as there is much to list, all that purple and pink stuff in the motorhome.


And during all this turmoil, do not forget, we have our lst and 2nd Pts for Sight lst weekend in October at Giddy Ups. We need your help and support. Thank you all for your continued love and support. We couldn't ask for anything more. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA. Mama Sue and Papa John



From Ken Rodd:

I would like to have many"volunteers" help distribute our TICC press releases to newspapers in your local area. Many cities, towns and communities have their main newspaper, but they also have those smaller type papers which often will place public service type news releases. If you will assist, email me at casihotrodd@aol.com and I will send them to you. Below you will find a copy of that Press Release.

Do you know any of these people? They were found at the Great Pepper's Meeting!

Thanks Connie for the Picture

From Vicki Childress:

I would like to thank the Black Gold Pod for putting on a great GP's Meeting. I know that they are a lot of hard work to get together but is all worth it in the end. Thanks for a great weekend.

From Paul and Kathy Mulkay:

Mark your calendars for Sept 26 and 27 and plan to be a Hobbs, NM. This is a last chance CCO. It is being held at the Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino. RV hookups and dry camping available. For RV reservationss call 575 391 2900. There will be a pot luck on Friday Night, Meat will be furnished. There will be lots of events happening. Come join us for this 2 day CCO.

CCO's in October on Advertising Probation:

10/03/2009-020 Extreme Chili CCO Beltsville Md
10/10/2009-021 Chandler Pow Wow Chandler Tx
10/10/2009-022 Butterfield Stage Days Benson AZ
10/10/2009-023 Iron Man Chili CCO Good Hope AL
10/17/2009-022 9th Annual Dalhart Rotary Roadkill Dalhart TX
10/17-2009-023 Elks Lodge Chili & BBQ Amarillo TX
10/17/2009-024 C J Merchant Benefit CCO Terrell TX
10/18/2009-006 Thousand Trails Tawakoni Chili Pod CCO Terrell TX
10/31/2009-006 17th Annual Legion Post 163 Kaufman TX

Please get your CCOs into the system at least 60 days before the event!

It's Wednesday and here are the CCO's for this weekend!

Sep 19, 2009-001 - Crane, TX CASI. Crane County Livestock Show. Held at Crane City Park, limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Crane County Junior Livestock. Make checks payable to Crane County Livestock. Contact Trish Barker 432-693-6696. Chili Grind ONLY.

Sep 19, 2009-002 - Flowery Branch, GA CASI. 6th Annual Flowery Branch Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show. Held on Main Street. The Cookoff location is just minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. We will be holding both a CASI and Open Chili Competition. Fees: $20 for the CASI Competition, no charge for Open Competition. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:00 noon, Open turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Coats for Kids. Enjoy a true Festival Atmosphere in Historic Flowery Branch GA, home of cool cars and hot chili! Music, games for the kids, food, vendors and local merchants abound. For more info on being a contestant or vendor please contact Steve Soucie, 770-967- 2934, ssouciel@charter.net or Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387 cornetfamilyga@yahoo.com For more information please visit our web site www.flowerybranchga.org Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition winners.

Sep 19, 2009-003 - Gonzales, TX CASI. First Shot Cookoff. Held at J.B. Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, south of Guadalupe River. Benefits local charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. IBCA Cookoff, Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available from city. Contact Sissy Mills or Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-6247 Sissy, 830-857-4142 Shirley.

Sep 19, 2009-004 - Clemmons, NC CASI. 27th Annual Chili Championship and Rubber Duck Regatta for the March of Dimes, held in Tanglewood Park. Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Charity: March of Dimes Contact: Judy Roderick 410 Brookstown Ave Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-723-4386 Email: jroderick@marchofdimes.com Other activities that day: TBD

Sep 19, 2009-005 - Dallas, TX CASI. Dallas Heritage Village Chili CCO. Held at 1515 S. Harwood St. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 pm. Benefits Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. Make checks payable to Dallas Heritage Village. Contact Michelle Davis, 1515 So Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75215-1273. Email mdavis@dallasheritagevillage.org. 214-413-3675, 469-682-1509

Sep 19, 2009-006 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. West Tawakoni 15th Annual Chili by the Lake Cookoff. Held in AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits AMVETS Scholarship Fund Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 1st place only. Info Jackie Grose 5640 Hwy 34 South, Quinlan, TX 75474. 903-883-4916. See cookoff next day.

Sep 19, 2009-007 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy CCO Held in Bruceville-Eddy off I-35. Chili $18.00 turn in 2 pm. Beans $10.00 50/50 payback turn in noon. Hand painted stove to be raffled off on sunday do not have to be present to win. Unique hand painted trophy. Pot luck supper on Sat. night meat will be furnished, next day cook-off, elec & some water for RV parking. $10.00 per night. Mavis Nelson 254-715-4075. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Bruceville Eddy EMS.

Sep 19, 2009-008 - Laurel, MD CASI. Maryland State Championship CCO. Held at Laurel Community Athletic Field, 7901 Cypress St. Follow Route 1 North from the Beltway I- 95/495 approx 5 miles turn left on Cypress St. Athletic field on left about 1/4 mile. Benefits Laurel 2010 4th of July Fireworks Committee. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2:30 PM. Make checks payable to Mason Dixon Pod. This will be the 2009 Maryland State Championship CCO, held in conjunction with DELMARVA Regional Lawn Mower Racing ASSN. Local web site http://www.laurel.md.us/laurelfour th/fundraising.html. Contact Rick Seivering ricks@chili-mac.com or 301-938-4969 C, 301-963-8600 W.

Sep 19, 2009-009 - Farlington, KS CASI. Friends of Crawford State Park CCO. Held at #1 West Lake Road. 75th Anniversary Celebration of Lake. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Friends of Crawford State Park. Contact Kevin Smith 620-362-3237, 620-687-0164 Cell.

Sep 19, 2009-010 - Palos Park, IL CASI. Palos Park Cookoff. Held at 8901 W 123rd Street, on Village Green behind Recreation Center. Entry fee $18, turn-in 12:45 PM. Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. Contact Nicole Marxman 708-671-3760 email nmarxman@palospark.org.

Sep 19, 2009-011 - El Paso, TX CASI. Franklin Mountain CCO. Held at Tom May's Unit of the Franklin Mountain Park located just off Transmountain Rd on the West side of the Franklin Mountains. From 1-10 take the Transmountain Rd exit, travel 3 miles and the entrance gate will be on your left. From Hwy 54 in El Paso, take the Transmountain Rd exit and travel about 7 miles, over the summit, and the entrance will be on your right. Once in the park, proceed on the paved road until it dead-ends and the CCO site will be just behind the group shelter. Turn-in time is 1 PM. Entry fee is $18.00. Make checks payable to the Pod of the Pass. Information on dry camping is pending. RV park located nearby at the Ellenthorpe exit off of Hwy 54.Contact Bud Barrick teamorgan@peoplepc.com. 575-382- 5107. Benefits Park Volunteer Organization.

Sep 19, 2009-012 - North Little Rock, AR CASI. Elks Last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at 123 E Broadway North Little Rock. Indoor cookoff. Benefits Elks charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to ASS CASI. Contact Preston Nickle 617 W M St, North Little Rock AR 72116. 501-791-2191.

Sep 19, 2009-013 - Surrey, BC CASIPacific Pod Cookoff. Location: 13245 104 Ave. Surrey BC. Charity: Variety Club. Turn-in Time: 2:00 PM. Entry Fee $25 Checks Payable To: Steve Burnfield Contact Steve Burnfield email chili4steve@gmail.com. 604-255- 3363.

Sep 19, 2009-014 - Rio Medina, TX CASI. Talk Like A Pirate Day CCO. Texas Spirits Saloon & Conference Center in Beautiful Downtown Rio Medina 6 mi. N. of Castroville on FM 471. Benefits the Equine Therapy Center. Turn in: Beans Noon, Chili 2 pm. Entry: Beans $10, Chili $18 Checks payable to TX Spirits Saloon. Bob Steinle 210-912-6146.

Sep 19, 2009-015 - Washington Boro, PA CASI. Central Manor CCO. Cancelled.

Sep 20, 2009-001 - Gonzales, TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. See cookoff previous day. Held at J.B. Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills 830-857-6247 Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-4142.

Sep 20, 2009-002 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Sunday Day After Chili By The Lake CCO. Held at AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Jackie Grose 903-883- 4916. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 20, 2009-003 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Sunday Next Day Cookoff Held in Bruceville-Eddy off I-35 Chili $18.00 turn in 1.00 pm Chili Grind only. Stove to be raffled off, do not have to be present to win. See day before for more information. Mavis Nelson 254-715-4075. Benefits Bruceville-Eddy VFD.

Sep 20, 2009-004 - Dallas, TX CASI. Sunday State Fair of Texas CCO. Held at Fair Park. Enter Lagow Gate from Fitzhugh Avenue to cooks area, by livestock pavillion. Fire Extinguisher required. Pump-up style stove, no propane. Meat must be cooled in ice chest. Entry fee $15, turn- in 1 PM. For the Creative Arts Dept. Checks payable to State Fair of Texas. Contact Creative Arts Dept, 214-421-8744.

With all these CCO's available, there should be one close to you. Just 2 more weekends until the new Chili year begins! The weather is better. Fall is in the air! And it is time to cook Chili!

I failed to mention our Thursday Morning Breakfast at the Great Pepper's Meeting. I thought it was going to be a normal everyday time of chatting and getting prepared for the Board of Directors Meeting. We were having breakfast with John and Sue Caffey when John received the call from their neighbor. The neighbor gave John some very bad news. He related that their Pole Barn had caught fire and that when the flames got so high another neighbor had seen the fire and called the fire department. He related that it had taken everything in the Pole Barn to include their motorhome and tractors. I have communicated with Sue and know that at present they are still dealing with adjusters. As anybody who owns a motorhome knows, there is a lot of stuff that you keep in them and lots of those items are not replaceable. Sue and John - just know that there are a lot people thinking about you and will assist you if you need us but in the mean time there is not a lot we can do for you except to remember you in our prayers.



From Patsy Childress:

From Robert Schrade:

Thanks

WOW, what a great GP meeting. THANKS to everyone who worked so hard to make it so great. I would like to thank you all for your support on my election to the board. I will do my best and work hard for this great organization, CASI. I also want to thank Ken, Bucky, and Bill for all the hard work and what they have done in their time as CASI Directors. Also, congratulations to Dana & Jen on their election and John on his re-election. I know they are all hard workers and interested in the future of CASI. In closing, I again want to thank you all for your support and the e-mails and phone calls I received when I got home; they were great.

Thank you all,

Robert "EL WAPPO" Schrade

From Roger Foltz:

Based on the July and August entries, I need September issues from Cowtown Pod; Gladiator Pod; and Houston Area Pods for the Pod Newsletter contest.

Here is the information concerning the BBQ on Thursday at TICC.

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From Ken Rodd:

Hi,
I just returned from the Great Peppers Meeting. A new elected Director will be the new "Mayor of Krazy Flats" and that is Robert Schrade.

Robert is a member of the "Krazy Flats Charter Members" and is very familiar with Krazy Flats - He has done all the electrical work on the Saloon along with volunteering to help in the concession stand along with his wife Connie many times over the past several years.

I am sure Robert will continue to make Krazy Flats successful in supporting CASI and TICC.

Don Hoy is the Krazy Flats Coordinator along with help and support of his wife Dianna and this looks like a great working team going in to bigger and better things

Ken Rodd