I am going to try this again. I had it all completed and when I posted it, somehow it disappeared!
TODAY IN HISTORY: Today, February 17, is a significant date in CASI history. CASI Rancho de los Chisos was dedicated 20 years ago today!
From Jen Windsor:
Planning is well under way for CASI's first cookoff in Sather, Iraq for the Last Battle Over Baghdad CCO. This idea started at TICC this past year when Capt PDL Roxzanna Ponce De Leon started kicking around the idea of having a cookoff in Iraq; she was due to return for another tour of duty and thought this would be a great morale and Nation building experience. It is now officially listed with CASI as a cookoff and is being planned for April 4th. Approximately 50 soldiers are planning to cook.
We need to ship them just about everything to make this event happen. Mild Bills has already stepped up to the plate and is sending enough spices for 50 cooks! Thanks to Donna Conrad for securing 200lbs of meat and finding a way to get it shipped to Iraq.
If you plan to attend the Texas Open this w/e you can make donations of product or cash to Roger Foltz, Ed Blair or Dana Plocheck on behalf of this cookoff. ?'s contact jennwindsor@gmail.com or please check out our Facebook page "CASI Last Battle over Baghdad" for more information
From Ken Rodd:
Hello,
These are the items that are needed for the Sather, Iraq CCO which is the Last Battle Over Baghdad CCO.
50 cans of: 8oz tomato sauce, 15 oz can of beef boullion, 15 ounce can of chicken Boullion, 50 beef boullion cubes, 50 chicken bouillon cubes, 50 spoons to stir chili.
To keep it somewhat easy, I would like to have things donated in lots of 25 - make it a POD donation, a group donation, a local organization donation.
Items need to be shipped to the APO NO LATER THAN March 10th to insure their arrival. Put your names and address inside the package also.
Here is the official shipping address for the Baghdad Cookoff
Capt Roxzanna Ponce De Leon
447 AEW/CCP
APO AE, 09321
With that in mind - tell me what you would like to donate and I will confirm your donation.
We need 50 - 3 quart pots donated for the Bagdad Chili Cookoff - new or used (if if does not have a lid they can use foil). The price of the pot is not important - Dollar General, Big Lots etc often have some at low prices.
I would like to have each doner put their chilie receipe inside of it with their name and address so the person cooking with it knows who sent it.
If you can assist with a pot dontion, I will send you the official address to send it to. It has to be mailed out no later than March 10th to arrive on time.
Those that donate need to include names and addresses along with emails so the soldiers know who they came from .
Thanks
Ken Rodd
casihotrodd@aol.com
210 887 8827
From Dianne Stimson:
Well We had another fun time at the Out West Bar & Grill Chili Cook Off in West and yes the weather was COLD & WINDY (and the snow from the day before didn't help a lot but we made it and still had a lot of FUN!) but we were able to cook INSIDE and again Mike & Wanda and their staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome or to help us in anyway they could.....and as usual they have GREAT food there! And had Great entertainment for those who didn't come out you missed out..........So you will just have to come next year to see just what we are all talking about.! Now wont you?
And Mike & Wanda want us to come back NEXT YEAR! soooooo MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!!!!! And let's plan on having a good turn out !!!!!! On Saturday the Charity was meals on wheals. And on Sunday the Charity was the West Volunteer Fire Department.. We had plenty of judges and didn't have to use a single chili cook! Whoo! Hoo!!! I would also like to Thank my monitor for both days Pat Pilchiek, Randy Duke for being head judge.my Tally crew Randy Duke, Jim Trietsch, Larry Walton,Dee Palmer,Raymond Pilchieck and Ray Daily Jr. for running the 50/50 (which Angie Duke won) Thank you to all of the cooks who came out t without out you it wouldn't have been possible! Sooooo on to the results!!!!!!!
Saturday
2-13-2010
21 chilis Judged
1st.- Jim Trietsch - Waco, TX
2nd - Pat Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
3rd- Ray Daily Jr. Cedar Park, TX
4th - Johnie Sullivan - Ennis, TX
5th - Samuel Roberts - Arlington, TX
6th - Dee Palmer - Mansfield,TX
7th - Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
8th - Randy Duke - Valley Mills ,TX
9th- Grace Walton - Robinson ,TX
10th - Bill Lester - Garland, TX
SHOW
1st -Ain't No Chili Show - Bill Lester
Garland, TX
2nd - Stink Foot Chili - James Trietsch Waco, TX
3rd- Walk Away Chili - Larry Walton Robinson, TX
Sunday
2-14-2010
19 chilis judged
1st- Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
2nd - Dianne Stimson - Crawford, TX
3rd - Rosa Gonzales-Johnston - Corsicana, TX
4th- Samuel Roberts - Arlington, TX
5th - Bobby Kirby - Kennedale, TX
6th - Ray Dailty Jr. - Ceadar Park, Tx
7th - Pat Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
8th - Bob Pulliam - Burleson, TX
9th - Raymond Pilchiek - Bluffton, TX
10th- Randy Duke - Valley Mills, TX
SHOW
1st- Aunt Donna's Chili - Donna Conrad, Crawford, TX
2nd - Walk Away Chili - Larry Walton (Q),
Robinson, TX
3rd - Rods & Wheels Chili Team - Bob Pulliam, Burleson, TX
Personal Note: Thanks to all of you for the support the last couple of days. Your prayers have been answered in a way that I did not expect. On Monday morning they gave my Dad just hours. Right after noon time, my Father asked to sit in the chair, and he was as though he just came too. Your prayers and his determination or will Power to survive made a difference. We are a long way from him being able to be on his own again. He is too weak to stand or walk, but he thinks that he can do it soon. The CT scan yesterday shows that the infection is getting smaller. Thank you all for your love and patience.
It is Wednesday and time to list this weekend's CCOs.
Feb 20, 2010-001 - Kokomo, IN CASI. Red Hot & Wild 10th Annual Kokomo Chili Cook-off. Held at the Kokomo Event Center, 1500 N Reed Rd, US 31. This event is sponsored by and benefiting The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce. Make Checks payable to the Chamber of Commerce. Registration and set-up begins at 8:00AM. Mandatory Cooks Meeting at 9:00AM. Entry Fee $22, CASI Chili Turn-in at 1:00 PM. CASI Showmanship Judging begins at 1:30 PM. Doors Open and Public tasting begins at 1:00 PM. Other categories include Corporate Team; Individual Team; Fire/Law Club/Organization; and Junior Pepper. For more information and fees check out the website at www.kokomochamber.com or contact Rhonda Eastman, VP Existing Business 1-765-457-5301, reastman@greaterkokomo.com.
Feb 20, 2010-002 - Spring, TX CASI. 33rd Annual Texas Open Chili Championship. Once again we will be at Pappa's Ice House. Entry fee- $30.00 Turn in time is 2 pm. Jr. Entry fee $10.00 turn in at 1 pm. Meat for Juniors will be furnished. Our charities are excited and raring to go. There is plenty of parking for motorhomes, no hookups. If you pre-register, please indicate if you are bringing a trailer, motorhome, etc. Please no saving spots. First come, first served. Hotel information will be following. Pre-registration form will be published in the Trails or you can have one emailed to you from the contact information below. Special Goody-bag item to the first 100 registered. We have the beautiful stained glass trophies again this year. Day trip cooks--there is plenty of room to set up. Please, no saving spots and like last year, there is no setting up the night before. Please remember that this is a bar and restaurant. Please no outside alcohol or pets inside. We look forward to seeing all our friends again. Stay around the next day for a Day After CCO at Pappa's. Entry fee $18.00 turn in 1 pm. See ad for next day cookoff. For more information, contact Keith Karaff at kdkone@aol.com or Dana Plocheck at danap903@comcast.net
Feb 20, 2010-003 - Comstock, TX CASI. 5th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial Scholarship Cookoff. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Comstock, TX. Call 830 317-4336/830 292-4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Lloyd Goldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for1st place chili. Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show. Dessert and Art Auction 3:00 pm Sat afternoon. 42 Tournament 6:00 pm with special trophies from Thunderbird Machinery for winning team. Chicken & Dumplings Friday nite Cooks Party. Black Gold Breakfast Sat am. Hinds Well Service Southern Style Pulled Pork Supper Sat nite. Benefits Comstock School Scholarships. Sunday CCO same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096.
Feb 20, 2010-004 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Winter Cookoff. Held at 932 Clyde. Benefits the Scholarship Fund. Entry fee chili $20 turn-in 2 PM. Salsa entry $10 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Pam Matheson 806-359-8469, 806-373- 9292.
Feb 20, 2010-005 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Auxilary This is a 2 day CCO. Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Saturday Day 1 benefits the American Legion Auxilary Post 120. Jackpot Beans, Entry Fee $5.00 Turn in at 1200 Noon, Chili Entry Fee $18. Turn in at 2:00 PM Chili will use CASI Rules. Chili Grind only. Climate Controlled inside cooking available. RV Parking available, Limited Electrical hook ups with plenty of water. There will be a cooks party Friday night beginning at 7:00 PM. Saturday there will be a Continental Breakfast from 8-10 AM. FMI Contact Peggy Gahagen at 940-691-3798.
Feb 20, 2010-006 - Apache Junction, AZ CASI. Arizona Men's Open Championship Automatic qualifier for TICC. The Goldfield Ghost Town is hosting the 12th annual chili extravaganza! Dry camping available. Cook's Party Friday 02/19, Meat supplied by host. Please bring a dish to pass. Events include Competition Red Chili, Showmanship, People's Choice Chili and Salsa. One entry fee of $25.00 covers all events. Held at the Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N Mammoth Mine Road Contact Tom Klug home # 480-288-4375; cell # 602-384-1488; email chiliklug@msn.com . Make checks payable to Desert Breeze Pod.
Feb 20, 2010-007 - Apache Junction, AZ CASI. Arizona Women's Open Championship Automatic qualifier for TICC. Arizona Women's Open Championship held in conjunction with the Arizona Men's Open Championship. The Goldfield Ghost Town is hosting this 12th CHILI Extravaganza! Cook's Party Friday 02/19/2010. Meat supplied by host, please bring a dish to pass. Evenets include Competition Red Chili, Showwomanship, People's Choice Chili and Salsa. One $25.00 entry ffee covers all events. Held at the Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N Mammoth Mine Road. Contact Tom Klug home # 480- 288-4375; cell # 602-384-1488; email chiliklug@msn.com
Feb 20, 2010-008 - Edmond, OK CASI. David Curtis Memorial CCO. Held at I-35 to Waterloo Rd, go East about 3/4 mile to Elks Lodge. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. for Elks General Fund. Make checks payable to Hooch Pod. Contact Joe Spears or Donell Dickerson home 405-275-1164, cell 405-650- 3354 or 405-227-8689. Email Joe jor.spears42@yahoo.com . CHILI GRIND ONLY.Chili Grind only, turn in 1 pm, $20. Location is De Leon City Hall, downtown De Leon TX. For information call Jamie Ballenger 254-485-2877 Brad Ballenger 254-592-5062 ON ADVERTISING PROBATION.
Feb 20, 2010-009 - De Leon, TX De Leon Rodeo Association CCO Benefits the De Leon Rodeo Association. Chili Grind only, Chili turn in 2 pm, $20. Beans turn in 12 pm $10. Location De Leon City Hall, Downtown De Leon, TX. Plenty of parking, no hook ups. See Pod Cookoff next day. For information call Jamie Ballenger 254-485-2877, Brad Ballenger 254-592-5062Feb 21, 2010-001 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Polar Bear CCO Held at Elk's Lodge, 9th & Clyde. Cook indoors, no polar bear meat allowed. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make check payable to Elks of Amarillo Contact Scott Campbell 806-358- 3576, 4camkids@sbcglobal.net
ON ADVERTISING PROBATION.
Feb 21, 2010-002 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Bldg Fund Day 2 CCO, Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Sunday Day 2 benefits the American Legion Post 120 Building Fund. Chili Entry Fee $18. Turn in at 12:00 Noon. Chili will use CASI Rules Climate Controlled inside cooking available. RV Parking available, Limited Electrical hook ups with plenty of water. Sunday morning there will be a Continental Breakfast from 8-10 AM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See Day 1 for more information about the 2 day CCO. FMI Contact Peggy Gahagen at 940- 691 3798.
Feb 21, 2010-003 - Comstock, TX CASI. 5th Annual Comstock School Library Cookoff. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W, Comstock, TX. Call 830 317-4336/830292-4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Guy W. Bates Trophies. Sunday morning breakfast by Lorina's Cantina. Saturday CCO at same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703- 0096.
Feb 21, 2010-004 - Spring, TX CASI. Pappa's Ice House Cookoff. Many have requested it, now its reality. Pappa's really wanted us to stick around for one more day and so here we are. The DAY AFTER Texas Open Chili CCO. Same location. Turn in time is 1 pm. Entry fee, $18.00. Make checks payable to: Texas Open. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info contacts remain same as Texas Open kdkone@aol.com or danap903@comcast.net . Look forward to seeing everyone.
Feb 21, 2010-005, De Leon, TX CASI Cowboy Capital Chili Pod Cookoff.
