From Roger Foltz:
I met with the marketing representative from Lone Star Park, Kim Bordano, to review the upcoming cookoff on May 8th. They will have a special area fenced in for us to cook and do show. This area is paved, and they will provide all canopies, for a uniform look. We will have to unload cooking equipment at the cooking area and move the vehicles to the closest parking area, which is normally a reserved area, then bring vehicles back probably two at a time to load back up when announcements have been made. You do not have to wait until 6:45 to load back as was previously announced. The reason for the late loading was they will name a race after CASI and had scheduled it for one of the later races in the day. They have moved it to the 6th race, and want the top ten finishers and top 3 show teams to go to the winners circle after announcements to have their picture made with the winning horse and jockey. Lone Star Park is excited about this cookoff and will have plenty of activities, including a petting zoo & live bands beginning at 1:00.
Lone Star Park really wants to grow this event in future years and is very excited about it. Come on out Saturday May 8th for a great time. Please bring extra chili for public tasting.
From Jack Heath:
My son Buzz, has had a relapse with that dreaded MS, and is at the Citizens Hospital, at Victoria, Texas and has only a little movement in his right hand, but not enough to hold anything.
Please include him in your prayers.
From Dave Hewlett:
Well the wind blew but the sun was out and it was a good day at the 7th Annual Cow hill Chili Fest/ BBQ cook off in Commerce, TX. This year they put the CCO in the Market area where we could have space for RV’s and dogs could come and be part of the event. Dogs were not allowed in the town square but they were ok in the market area. There was a lot of good events like BBQ Ribs, Beans, Salsa, Wings and Chili to view and taste. Many vendors were there to sell their wares. Good food and drinks. This is a very good chili cookoff with lots of space and fun.
Chili
15 cooks
1st Kenny Short, Burleson, TX
2nd Doodie Johnson, Irving, TX, he finally got to cook since TLS
3rd Stuart Frye, Little Rock, AR
4th Paul Seastrunk, Garland, TX
5th Susan Spenser, Irving, TX
6th Jennifer Devenport, Garland, TX
7th Nancy Hewlett, Murphy, TX
8th James Harp, Richmond, TX
9th Rick Poston, Paris, TX
10th Pat Langley, Garland, TX
Show:
1st Jennifer Devenport, Wonder Woman
2nd, Kenny Short, Snake farm Chili
3rd Ken Miller, Country Cleaners
Beans:
1st Nancy Hewlett
From Dave Hewlett:
The GPM will be in Salado, TX this year. They are having a Raffle where the 1st prize will be $1000 and the 2nd prize will be a handmade quilt. The tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20. The DAM pod has purchased 25 tickets for $100. Hope the DAM pod wins. We will then donate the money to a worthy cause yet to be decided. In addition, I have some tickets that I am selling for the GPM. If you are interested let me know and I will have them at all the cook offs that I am at. In addition, I can send the tickets to you if you want to purchase some from me. If so send me $5 each or 5 for $20. Please note they are considered a donation to a charity. Make checks out to GPM2010.
Several of the PODS have decided to buy $100 worth of tickets in hopes that the pod will win the cash. The DAM POD and the SOT pod are 2 that have purchased tickets. I am hoping that other pods will take up the challenge and buy a block of tickets to show support the GPM 2010. In addition the DAM pod is also selling the raffle tickets at chili cook offs during the year to help the GPM and their quest for funds to make the GPM a great one. Please consider getting extra tickets and selling them at you CCO’s. You can get your tickets by emailing Diana Stimson (Winksintexas@aol.com). She will in turn either reserve a block of tickets for the pod and will give them to the GP delegate at the GPM before the drawing or will send you some tickets. You can mail your check to Diana Stimson at 330 S. Ave B, Crawford, TX 76638. I hope the other pods will take the challenge and purchase some tickets. Tickets will also be on sale at the GPM.
In addition the Black And Gold pod donated $500 to the GPM. Please consider this message as a way to support your CASI GPM.
Make checks out to GPM2010. Donna Conrad is running the GPM this year and she has a checking account set up named GPM2010.
Please pass this on to others. They do not have to be there to win.
From Marolyn Blair:
Saturday Results For Houston Pod 39th Annual Cookoff
86 Cooks
Chili Winners
10th - Kevin Foley
9th - Phil Greenlees
8th - Lynn Delgado
7th - Cary Plocheck
6th - Veronica Bocanegra
5th - Jessie Waguespack
4th - Susan Armand
3rd - Dana Plocheck
2nd - Vern Gilpin
1st - Michael Mayorga
Showmanship Winners
3rd - Jo Mama Chili - Jo Quist
2nd - Buzzard Bar Too - Becky Allen
1st - Texas Proud Redneck - Johnny Swope
Sunday Results Day After Houston Pod Cookoff
40 Cooks
Chili Winners
10th - Kathy Mulkey
9th - Julie Cloninger
8th - Susan Armand
7th - Deborh Vigare-Benefield
6th - Dave Pitts
5th - Vern Gilpin
4th - John Billy Murray
3rd - Steve Cloninger
2nd - Keith Karaff
1st - Ed Nesbitt
Showmanship Winners
3rd - Cowgirl Up 2 - Kim Farrar
2nd - King Chili - Julie Cooper
1st - Texas Proud Redneck - Johnny Swope
Well, another weekend has crept up on us. It looks like it will be a nice weekend where ever you are. Hopefully you are cooking chili.
Please remember all the members of our Chili Family who need our prayers. Please also remember those who are serving in the Military where ever they may be! Have a great weekend.
