Thanks to all of you for your prayers and concerns for my father.  He required the insertion on 3 stints in the arteries leading to his heart.  He did well for a man that is 86 years old, but is still in the hospital.  We expect to get to bring him home today.  Thanks again.  Janice

Web Page:  If you have not gone to the CASI web page this week, you should do so.  All of the new winner's pictures have been updated.  Thanks to Jim Stateczny for helping us to get it updated.  Do not forget to visit the History section of CIS.  There is a lot of information in there to include the new Terlingua Trails for December.  I still only have 2 Pod histories.  Please gather your Pod's information and put together its history so that little by little we can record this information and it will not be lost.

A reminder from Sherrie Davis
11th Annual Katy Elks #2628; Uncle Ronnie Memorial Cook off; November 21, 2009;
Benefiting Elks Children Charities;
Entry Fee $20 - turn-in 2 pm Chili Grind Only;
2050 Katy/Fort Bend Rd - Katy, Texas
For more information call 281-829-5388 or 281-536-6088

From Ruby Ross:
We invite you to our 3rd Annual Lake Country Lanes CCO on Nov 21st. We should support our corporate sponsor. There will be a cook's party Friday night. Entry fee $20 (or$35 for Sat & Sun)

Turn-in 2 pm. It is fun cooking together in the Beer Pavilion. Plenty RV parking NO HOOKUPS.

The Bar is giving a discount on drinks.There will also be discounts on bowling!! LCL will be selling breakfast Sat & Sun morning. Cook's raffle. 50/50 drawing. We had a lot of fun last year & expect the same this year. COME JOIN US!!

Sunday Nov 22nd - CAST-OFF CCO. $18 ($35 both days) Turn-in 1 pm. Cast-Off trophies & Cast Off Goodies! Register early Sun so the 'goodies' won't be gone. Cook's raffle. Looking forward to seeing you! Ruby Ross

From Shirley Stateczny:
I would like to thank all my fellow Yellow Roses for inviting me to join your very special group of ladies. I was totally surprised! It is a great honor to become a Yellow Rose of Texas, and I will be very happy to do what ever is required of me. Thanks again – Shirley Stateczny

It is Wednesday and time to once again publish the list of CCOs that will be happening this weekend.

Nov 21, 2009-001 - Katy, TX CASI. 11th Annual Katy Elks Lodge Uncle Ronnie Memorial Cookoff, at 1050 Katy/FortBend Rd. Benefits Elks children charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Katy Elks Lodge #2628 CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Ronald D Gall, 1050 Katy/FortBend Rd. Katy TX 77493. rdgall@swbell.net 281-829-5388, 281-536-6088.

Nov 21, 2009-002 - Rowlett, TX CASI. Thirteenth Annual Texas Holiday Chili-bration Cookoff. Benefits Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett. Held on the 3800 block of Main St. Downtown Rowlett. Entry fee $20.00 CASI and Local Chili turn in 1:00 PM. Jackpot Beans Noon turn in, entry fee $10.00. Make checks payable to ACT of Rowlett and mail to Tom Fulton, 3809 Main ST., Rowlett, TX 75088, 972-475-4330

Nov 21, 2009-003 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Wm J Bordelon American Legion Post 300 CCO, 3290 Grosenbacher Rd. (between US 90 and FM 1957) Benefits Post Charities. Turn in Beans noon, Chili 2 pm. Entry: Beans $10, Chili $18. Checks payable to American Legion Post 300. Plenty of parking, no hookups. Bob Steinle 210-912-6146 or Post 300 210-679-3364

Nov 21, 2009-004 - Lindale, TX CASI. 4th Annual Masonic Lodge CCO. Held at WalMart on Hwy 69, 1/2 mile north of I-20. Will set up in front of store again like last year. Unload, then remove vehicle from area. Entry $20, 1:00 turn- in, open meat. $5 beans, turn-in @ noon, 50/50 payback. Benefits Lindale Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, 1st 50 goody bags, 1st 20 registered will receive a rose bush in container. Pre- registration can be mailed to Blu Daniels, 10358 CR 3101, Winona, TX, 75792. Contact Blu at blondefilly@wb4me.com or 903-372- 2818. RV's welcome in outer parking lot, no hook-ups, Friday arrivals OK. Please bring extra chili, if available, for public; tasting cups will be sold.

Nov 21, 2009-005 - Phoenix, AZ CASI. 8th Annual Viet Nam Vets Cookoff. Held at Steel Horse Saloon, 1768 W Bell Rd. Entry fee $15, turn- in 2 PM. Showmanship. Please bring plenty of peoples choice chili. Benefits Operation Freedom Bird, council for returning servicemen. Contact Dennis Huff 623-388-0825

Nov 21, 2009-006 - Seguin, TX CASI. Classic CASI Pod Fall Festival CCO. Held at Lake Mc Queeney Lions Club Hwy 78 @ Lake Mc Queeney. Entry fee $20 or $38 both days. Charity Christian Free Clinic. Cooks Party Friday night featuring German Food, Games on Saturday - Pot Luck Saturday night, Pod will serve Sunday Brunch. Chili Grind only. Turn In 2:00 PM Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod, 214 Signal Hill, Seguin, TX 78155. Contacts for information, Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or Pat King 830-303- 1755.

Nov 21, 2009-007 - Marble Falls,TX CASI. 3rd Annual Lake Country Lanes CCO. (Corner of North Ridge & Hwy 281- 3 miles north of Wal-Mart) Charity: LCL Youth Bowling Assn. Entry fee $20 ($35 Sat & Sun) Turn-in 2 pm. GRIND ONLY. You don't want to miss the fun of cooking in the beer garden pavillion. Free raffle for cook's only! Cook's special rate for bar, bowling etc. Plenty RV parking-NO HOOKUPS. Ruby Ross rross@nctv.com, c 512/699-3492 h 830-693-3492 or Carrie Kinnison drk@tstar.net 830/693-5502. Let's get your chili pots, bowling balls & cue sticks ready for this CCO.

Nov 21, 2009-008 - Fayetteville, AR CASI. Chili Bowl 2009. Held at Northwest Arkansas Mall, N. College Ave, Hwy 71 Business. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. For National Foundation for Brain Tumors. Contact Joe Giles 207 Watson, Fayetteville AR 72701. jdgiles1950@aol.com. 479-236- 6125.

Nov 21, 2009-009 - Valley Mills, TX CASI. Valley Mills Cookoff. Held at the Old Boy Scout Camp. Limited hook-ups.Benefit to TBD. Beans entry $10, 50/50 turn in 12:00 noon. Chili turn in 2:00 pm. Entry fee $18. CHILI GRIND ONLY.There will be a pot luck supper Sat. eve. Information contact Randy Duke.254-405-4333 or randu2@windstream.net.

Nov 21, 2009-010 - Florence, TX CASI. Rattlesnake Inn Chili CookOff Held at The Rattlesnake Inn 6060 Hwy 195. Williamson Counties Oldest Honkytonk. The Rattlesnake Inn was opened the day after Prohibition was lifted in 1933. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. For the Georgetown Kiwanis. Make check payable to The Rattlesnake Inn. Contact Jonathan Hopkins 122 Summers Green, Georgetown TX 512-630-3387, jhopdog1@msn.com. On Advertising Probation.

Nov 22, 2009-001 - Seguin, TX CASI. Classic CASI Day After Chili CCO. Held at Lake Mc Queeney Lions Club - Hwy 78 @ Lake Mc Queeney. Entry fee $20 or $38 both days Charity - Pod Charities. Chili Grind Only. Sunday Brunch - Turn In - 1:00 PM. Make checks payable to: Classic CASI Pod - 214 Signal Hill - Seguin, TX 78155. Contacts for information: Annell Causey 830-379-6565 or Pat King 830-303-1755.

Nov 22, 2009-002 - Marble Falls, TX CASI. CASI-OFF CCO. Held at Lake Country Lanes, corner of North Ridge & Hwy 281 3 miles north of Wal-Mart. (See CCO for SAT) Entry fee $18 ($35 Sat & Sun) turn-in 1 pm. GRIND ONLY. CAST-OFF TROPHIES & 'goodies' Benefits Marble Falls Charities. Plenty RV parking NO HOOKUPS. Contact Ruby rross@nctv.com 830-693-3492 or Carrie Kinnison drk@tstar.net 830/693-5502. Mark this date on your calender!

Nov 22, 2009-003 - Valley Mills, TX CASI. Valley Mills Next Day Cookoff. Held at Old Boy Scout Camp. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits CTC Pod. Contact Randy Duke 254-405-4333 randu2@windstream.net.