Bob,
In reply to your inquiry about the Baghdad CCO, notices were sent to everyone we could think of. I sent notices to Associated Press and United Press International, and at your suggestion to the Sean Hannity Show and others. Jeff Schrade sent notices to contacts he had at all the Armed Forces newspapers, and Jen Windsor sent out notices to contacts she had, and had a TV interview about the CCO. I know Ken Rodd sent out notices. I'm not sure what else you expect us to do.
As far as the results, I'm sure that as soon as we get them they will be posted, and we'll send that info out to the same folks mentioned above. Those folks over there have much more important things to do than to rush the results back to CASI.
From Dana Plocheck:
The May issue of the Terlingua Trails is available for viewing on the CASI website. Thanks again to everyone for their articles and pictures; I could not do the Trails without your help. Remember, the deadline for any articles or Ads is the 15th of each month but if you can get it to me earlier it’s greatly appreciated.
The winner's of the Baghdad CCO are finally identified. Here they are:
CASI Chili
1. Talisha Castro, Kileen TX
2. Jason Pollock, St Robert MO
3. Carlos Morales, Jamesberg NJ
4. Dominic Smith, Baghdad Iraq…
5. Derick Tibbets, Wichita KS
6. Cristin Mount, Lakewood WA
7. Damon Cleaton, Kempner TX
8. Zanna “PDL” Broncy, Cloudcroft NM
9. Nancy Alexis, Mildenhall Eng
10. Eric Fischer, Longwood FL
Showmanship
1. Sather Emerg Mgmnt Team, AF Team,
Carlos Morales…
2. Joint Robotics Team, Army Team,
Roger Deon
3. The Reapers, AF Team, Eric Fisher
Cook Ratio’s (Who the Cooks are)
ARMY: 14 AF: 4 CIV: 2
From Tammie Wooster:
Today is absolutely the last day to give me your pre-orders for SWO Polo shirts in sand....below is what is available....
Mens Polo Shirts with pocket S-XL $20.00
XXL $22.00
XXXL $24.00
Ladies Polo Shirts without Pocket same price, same size, same color
Caps also in Sand color one size fits all $8.50
From Vicki Childress:
I need to cancel the Baby Emery Jane Williams Benefit cook-off on May 8, 2010 at Amarillo High School. At the time we did not realize it was Mothers Day weekend. We will try to reschedule it for this summer. If you have any questions call me at 806-433-17
Information for Great Pepper's Meeting from Donna Conrad:
Here are the names of the airports in Austin & Killeen & an RV Park in Salado.
Austin- Bergstrom Internation Airport
Killeen - Fort Hood Regional Airport
You can go to either one of these and it will give all the information you need. I was going to write it down but there is to much and it will be based on where your coming in from. So the individual will have to search it themselves
The name of the RV Park in Salado is TranQuil. RV Park Phone # is 254-947-5192 Toll Free is 866-947-5192.
I'm checking on shuddles from the airport.
From McCormick's Distilling:
It's Wednesday!!! Here are the CCO's for this weekend.
Apr 24, 2010-001 - Commerce, TX CASI. 7th Annual Cowhill Chili Fest BBQ Chili Cook off as part of the 7th annual multiple event. CASI Chili, IBCA BBQ, BBQ Sauce, Beans and Salsa Contests. Bean turn at noon. The entry fee for beans, BBQ sauce and salsa is $10.00 for each. Payout goes to the first three places. It is paid out at 50%, 30% and 20%. Cook downtown on the square. Contact Marty Cunningham email Marty.cunningham@commercetx.org CASI Chili, IBCA BBQ, BBQ Sauce, Beans and Salsa Contests. Live Music all day. Held in downtown Commerce, TX. No Pets Allowed per City Ordinance. Entry $25, chili grind only. Turn in at 2PM. Come and enjoy the Barbeque and other events plus the great Chili CCO.
Apr 24, 2010-002 - Midland, TX CASI. Permian Basin Cookoff. Held at the Hog Pit,7400 S CR 116,between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. 432-561- 9301. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili, Chicken, Open Meat and Dessert. $25 per entry or $100/5 entries. Open categories are free with any meat entry. Benefits Mission Messiah and Rainbow Rooms Midland and Odessa. Jan Singleton jsingleton@mtienergy.com. Clark Coburn 664-4000, Bill Stirman 557- 0638. CASI and Lonestar BBQ Rules.
Apr 24, 2010-003 - El Paso, TX CASI. American Legion #36 CCO #2 3730 Shell Drive, located off of Montana Street between Hawkins and McRae. This Post can be difficult to locate but look for the U.S. Flag. Benefits the Legion's general charity fund. Entry fee $18.00. Make checks payable to the Pod of the Pass. Chili turn in 2:00 p.m. Salsa and bean competition possible depending upon participant interest. Entry fee $5.00 each category. Contact Carol Straughan 915-852-3599.
Apr 24, 2010-004 - Houston, TX CASI. 39th Annual Houston Pod Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial Cookoff held at Traders Village. Charity is "Purple songs can Fly". Turn in salsa 11am, beans 12pm, Chili 2pm - chili grind only. Kick off breakfast by Mayo Blair & Matt Rumelhart. Juniors - run by Keith Karaff, meat provided for Juniors by Phil Barnes Cooks party Friday night with Nigel "Taco" Delgado DJ. Saturday is pot luck and music Raffle & frito pie sales. Contact Vicki Hebert 832-216- 2516. See cookoff next day. Benefits local charities.
Apr 24, 2010-005 - The Colony, TX CASI. American Legion Post #21 ALR CCO Held in Lion Club Park on Nash St Entry fee $25.00, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Veterans charities. Make checks payable to ALR Post 21. $5.00 for Bean entry. Contact Emily Oldfield eoldfield@usacompression.com, 972-896-2125, 214-466-2970.
Apr 24, 2010-006 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Three-I Regional Open Championship 2 Cookoffs, 1 Weekend!! Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317-821-1100, Located at I- 465-S, Exit #8/Kentucky Ave. behind Culver's. CASI entry fee $25, turn-in 2PM. Benefits Damar Services, www.damar.org. Other categories/entry fees are Homestyle $15, $35 for both, Jr's $5 and Salsa $5. Make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Darin Jester flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net or Darin Jester 317-319-4961 or Tonya Jester at 317-319-4962, crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net or indianapepperpod@sbcglobal.net. Gates open at 2pm. Top 3 CASI chili's & 1st place showmanship are auto TICC qualifiers - plus travel expense money. Saturday night cooks party. Be sure to stay over for the Indiana Pepper Pod CCO on Sunday April 25th at the same location. Special room rate of $79 available. Call the hotel direct at 317-821-1100, mention CHILI. Limited RV space available (no hookups).
Apr 24, 2010-007 - Terrell, TX CASI. A Town Chili Cookoff. Held at 30000 FM 429N, 12 miles N of Terrell. Benefits Able Springs VFD. Turn-in 1 PM, entry fee $20. Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Buddy Mann buddy.mann@nexbank.com Larry Wampler roadwrkcb@aol.com 903-450-5541. RSVP for RV hookup $5.00.
Apr 24, 2010-008 - Stephenville, TX CASI. Larry Joe Taylors 22nd Annual Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff at Melody Mountain Ranch, Stephenville, TX. Benefits Cross Timbers Emergency Response Team. Primitive camping $16/night. Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $56 - 4 Day Pass (Wed-Sat); $41- 3 Day Pass (Thur-Sat); $31 - 2 Day Pass (Fri & Sat only); $20 - 1 Day Pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance Ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone credit card orders accepted thru April 13. Call 254-968-8505 Order online at http://www.larryjoetaylor.com/, or email ljt@eastland.net . Gate prices slightly higher.
Apr 24, 2010-009 - Chandler, TX CASI. Chandler Youth Foundation CCO. Held at Winchester Park. Benefit of Chandler Youth Foundation. From Tyler take Highway 31W to Chandler and turn left at the light on Highway 315. Park is about 3/4 of a mile on the left. Plenty of shady area for cooks and parking for RVs, no hookups. Goody bags for first 20 entries. CASI Chili turn in 1:00 PM. $20.00, chili grind only. Beans turn in 12:00. 50/50. $5.00. Show 11 AM. Bring extra chili for tasting. Craft booths and Blow-ups for kids. Come join over 500 boys and girls and their families for their annual Scrimmage Play Day to kick off the Little League season. Contact Shirley, City of Chandler office 903-849-4224.
Apr 24, 2010-010 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Pauls Pub Chuck Dugan Memorial Chili Cookoff. Held at Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 p.m. Benefits Just Kids, Inc. Also, 3rd Annual Spam-mania, Entry fee $5. Turn-in 2 p.m. Benefits Just Kids, Inc. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Cooks party the night before with burgers and hot dogs provided, please bring potluck. Cooks goody bags donated by Jim Kuriger. Raffle on day of cookoff. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Contact Greg Monger, 520-417-9948 or mongo9@cox.net.
Apr 24, 2010-011 - Richmond, BC CASI. Canadian International Championship Veljacic Memorial Cookoff. DATE Changed to June 26, 2010. Held at River Rock Casino Resort, 3811 River Rd. visit www.riverrock.com for rooms and location data. For Variety Club of BC. Make checks payable to Steve Burnfield. Info Steve Burnfield 604-255-3363. Email chili4steve@gmail.com. Entry fee $20 CDN, turn-in 2 PM.
Apr 24, 2010-012 - Porterville, CA CASI. Porterville Chili Cookoff Downtown Porterville at the corner of Hockett and Mill (next to the Brickhouse Bar & Grill). Up to 35 cooks will compete for the top 3 chili recipes. Entry fee $35 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Porterville Chamber of Commerce. Daren Griswold 559-789-1011. d.griz@yahoo.com.
Apr 25, 2010-001 - Houston, TX CASI. Day After Houston Pod Cookoff. Held at Traders Village. Charity is CASI Scholarship. Turn in 1pm chili grind only. Breakfast casserole run by Karin Barnes. Vicki Hebert 832-216-2516.
Apr 25, 2010-002 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Indiana Pepper Pod CCO 2 Cookoffs, 1 Weekend!! Held at Country Inn & Suites, 5630 Flight School Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221, 317-821-1100, Located at I465S, Exit #8/Kentucky Ave. behind Culver's. CASI entry fee $18, turn-in 12 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Proceeds benefit Pod charities. Other categories entry fees are Homestyle $10, $25 for both, Jr's $5 and Beans $5. Make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Contact Tonya Jester at 317-319-4962, email crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net or Darin Jester at 317-319-4961, flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net or indianapepperpod@sbcglobal.net. Be sure to see the Three-I Regional Open Championship on Saturday April 24th at same location.
Apr 25, 2010-003 - Terrell, TX CASI. TTT Pod Cookoff. Held at 30000 FM 429N, 12 miles N of Terrell, at Able Spings VFD. Entry fee $18 Turn-in Noon. Larry Wampler 903-450-5541. roadwrkcb@aol.com. Benefits Thousand Trails Tawakoni Chili Pod. Pod meeting after cookoff. RSVP for RV hookup $5.00
