Well, It's finally Friday!  Another week has come to an end.  Here's hoping that if you are going to a CCO this weekend that you have a safe trip and have a lot of fun.  It is the first weekend of 2010 Summer!

Are you thinking about entering the TICC Poster Contest?  If you are artistic and have some ideas, send us your creation.  Here are the Rules once again for entering the Poster Contest.

From Ruby Ross:
These are the directions I received to the Llano CCO.



Coming into Llano on Hwy 71 turn right on Hwy 16 Go right past Court House thru 3rd red light..turn right at Library...do not cross bridge.


If you are coming in on Hwy 29 turn left on Hwy 16 Go cross the bridge & left at Library....

There is not much news today.  This is a good weekend to pick a CCO and attend.  Happy Memorial Day to all of you.

From Dixie Johnson:
Boomtown Days Chili Challenge--

This is a first time cookoff at Joplin, Mo. It is being held in conjunction with a city event which draws up to 4000 people with lots of things to do for the whole family.The Chili Divisions are CASI -- Home style Chili--Fire Dept Chili. Also there will be a Hot Wings--Salsa contest.

Chili Grind only--turn in time for Casi 12:00 PM.--

for more information contact Jon Tupper at 417 781 3062 or gametec@sbcglobal.net.

For entry forms or more information Boomtown Days go to http://www.boomtowndasys.com./

Due to communications problems this did appear in the May Trails but will be a sanctioned cookoff.
Everyone please come and show Joplin what CASI chili is.

Many actives during the day--A evening concert by the band 38 Special.  Fireworks on Saturday night.

Dixie
 
From Kay Lefler:
A big THANK YOU to all the cooks that came to Gander Mountain Corsicana on May 22nd for the Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO benefiting the Humane Society of Navarro County. We had good weather (except for that darn wind!) for cooks and canines alike. Congratulations to all. The results are in the mail!
 
Chili (38)
1 – Bear Reynolds, Longview
2 – Robin Short, Burleson
3 – Shirley Sexton, Dallas
4 – Kenny Short, Burleson
5 – Johnnie Sullivan, Ennis
6 – Tina Barnes, Euless
7 – Dru Stewart, Hurst
8 – Charles Breeden, Alvarado
9 – Morris Moss, Garland
10 – Ramonda Casey, Arlington
 
Show
1 – Outhouse Chili – Gerald Casey, Arlington
2 – Bear’s Chili – Bear Reynolds, Longview
3 – Belly Busters – Bryan McFarlin, Bullard
 
Beans (19)
First Place – Gerald Casey, Arlington
 
Juniors
First Place – Dakota Hargis, Hurst

To the Great Peppers:
Those of you for which I presently have working email addresses, should have received the Annual Report electronically.  I sent it on May 24 and would like to hear from you by June 5 if you will accept an electronic version to complete and return to me by August 15.  Those of you for who I do not have electronic address or if you have requested a paper copy, I will be sending them out after June 5.  I will be looking for each of your responses in the very near future.


NOTE:  For those who have requested an update from me, I am still taking an IV every morning as well as spending 2 hrs in the hyperbaric chamber.  Tomorrow, the Dr is taking me to surgery to open my toe and take a biopsy of the tissue and the bone.

My father is still in the Nursing Home.  He still cannot walk and at this point. probably will never walk again.  He has his good days and his bad days.  They have finally let him start having real food (a full liquid diet) and he tolerating this very well.  Mother and I visit him everyday.  He is a real fighter, but is getting tired and somewhat depressed.  We take one day at a time.

Thanks to all of you who have included us in your prayers.  Our CASI family is the best!

From Karen Reinkeins:
The York Creek Volunteer Fire Department and the Staples residents would like to extend their appreciation to the chili cooks that came out to support their endeavors. With the wonderful generosity from the community and chili cooks, this cookoff was a huge success and generated over $4000 for the YCVFD and the Staples Fire Truck Fund. Thank you, Thank you!

Here are the results:

Saturday, 52 cooks,
1. Don Hoy – Q’d
2. Honey Jones
3. Diana Klade
4. Norma Homesley
5. Dianna Hoy
6. Lisa Zaccaro – Q’d
7. Teri Fass
8. Kay Sandlin
9. Brent Allen
10. Mari Capehart

Show
1. Spicy Girls, Rita Huffman
2. Global Warming Chili, Lisa Rider
3. Buzzard Roost, Barry Karnei

Sunday, 42 Cooks
1. Diana Klade
2. Barry Karnei – Q’d
3. Deborah Vigare-Benefield – Q’d
4. Lisa Rider
5. Mike Klade
6. Lisa Zaccaro
7. Herb Ross
8. Becky Allen
9. Ruby Ross
10. Nadine Karnei

Show
1. Fall Down Chili, Kim Hiley – Q’d
2. Buzzard Roost, Barry Karnei – Q’d
3. Spicy Girls, Rita Huffman

Now for the CCOs for this weekend!

May 29, 2010-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legions CCO Day 1 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, Benefits: Mosaic; Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. We will have Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday's and Monday's information. Benefits Mosaic. Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364

May 29, 2010-002 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Two Day Chili Cookoff Event. Held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. Turn In 2:00 pm. Entry Fee $20.00 From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the 4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, go to second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go 1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. Benefits Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff next day.

May 29, 2010-003 - Devol, OK CASI. Southwest Open Chili Championship at Kiowa Casino located 10 miles North of Wichita Falls off I-44 Exit 1. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Top 3 chili and 1st place show are Automatic Qualifiers for TICC. Goody bags to first 100 entrants Friday nite cooks party. Raffle prizes. Register by May 7th for a chance to win Steak dinner for two in the Casino. Travel money for top winners in chili and show. EZ UP tent for 1st place Chili, 1st place show & distance traveled to cookoff. Dinner for two to top winners in Chili and Show. Contact Kevin Wooster 940- 733-9221 or Terry Graves 940-733 6446 or Wooster-Tammie421@aol.com Send entry to NOB POD, c/o Terry Graves, Box 1129, Wichita Falls, TX 76307. Special room rates, Hampton Inn/Burk-Burnett $65,940 569-8109. Holiday Inn Wichita $55 940-761-6000. Howard Johnson Wichita $45, 940-766-6000 ask for Teresa. When calling the hotels please mention the chili cookoff to insure a low rate. Travel Trailer rental for cookoff free setup and pickup at the cookoff. Call Dave at D & D Campers, 940- 691-7400. See Web site DDCampers .com. Cooks dinner Friday night. Buffet breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning.

May 29, 2010-004 - LLano, TX CASI. Trails End in LLano Held in Badu Park on the Llano River. Turn-in 3 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Texas Proud Event. Contact Doris Messer 325- 247-5354, 325-423-0981. Please register by May 15th.

May 29, 2010-005 - Mexia, TX CASI. 2nd Annual H-E-B Mexia H-E-B Mexia would like to invite everyone out to their 2nd Annual CASI Chili Cook Off.They where very inpressed with the turn out last year and would like to make it BIGGER & BETTER this year. No need to worry about lunch. The Store Director fired up the grill and cooked for all the Chili Cooks last year, and he said he would do it again this year. So put it on your calander and make plans for this one day cook off. Plenty of room for everyone. Hope to see Yall there. Please make note that it is a TABC law that you can't have open ALCOHOL container's on the premises where Alcohol is sold. Thank You Donna Conrad 254-855-4733. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to H-E-B. H-E-B Mexia, 701 E Milam St. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes

May 29, 2010-006 - Cheney, KS CASI. Sunflower Chili Pod Annual Cookoff. Held at Cheney State Park and Lake of Kansas. Location is 16000 NE 50th, West of Wichita on US 54 & 400 to K251 then north 4 miles Cook on East side of lake and south of the Marina. Daily vehicle permit $4.20 and camping permit is $8.50. Chili Grind only. Chili turn in 1:00 PM, entry fee is $18.00. Bring extra chili for People's Choice, ballot turn in 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to Sunflower Chili Pod. Proceeds go to Sunflower Chili Pod. RV parking with water and electrical (electrical is $7.00 and $9.00 per day) hookups and several free dump stations around the lake. Contact Richard Hewlett 316-213-9762 or Ethel Hewlett 316- 213-9761. GPS is N37 43.154 and W97 49.538.

May 30, 2010-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legions CCO, Day 2 Day 2 of a 3 dayof the Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This is Concho Valley Chili Pod's cookoff. Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY.There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Sunday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Monday's information. Info: Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364

May 30, 2010-002 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Two Day Chili Cookoff Event. Held at Crawford's Hacienda, 23400 E 111 St, Broken Arrow OK. Turn In 1:00 pm. Entry Fee $20.00 From Tulsa, take Hwy 51 East thru Broken Arrow, continue on at Coweta/81st St. exit at the 4th stop light. Oneta Road turn right, South, go to second stop sign 111th St turn right, West, go 1/2 mile. House is on the left, South. Benefits Great Pepper's Meeting Fund for Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pod. Contact Lorinda 918-271-2421 or Everett Crawford 918-810-3274. See cookoff on day before.

May 30, 2010-003 - Devol, OK CASI. North Of The Brazos Pod Cookoff. Held at Kiowa Casino, located 10 miles North of Wichita Falls off I-44 exit 1. Leather jackets for top 10 chili and show. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster 940- 733-9221. Terry Graves 940-733- 6446. Tammie Wooster-tammie421@aol.com .

May 30, 2010-004 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Return of the Chili Queens. Held at El Mercado Market Square in downtown San Antonio. Turn in at 2:00 pm, $20 entry fee, Grind Only. Benefit the Santa Rosa Children's Hospital. For information please contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com .

May 30, 2010-005 - Tombstone, AZ CASI.  Cookoff. Held at 4th and Allen Streets in front of the OK Corral. Benefits Tombstone Lions Club. Turn-in time 1:00 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Come out the night before for a cooks party sponsored by the Tombstone Lions Club. Lets make the streets of Tombstone and the OK Corral run red again, this time with Chili! Come to one of the most historic sites in the USA for a CASI cookoff. We're cooking on the main tourist street, so bring a canopy. There's plenty of siteseeing, historic re-enactments,gunfights, shopping, restaurants and fun. There is also always a big crowd, so bring plenty of chili for the tasting cups sales. Unique trophies for chili top 10 and show top 3. Make your RV camp reservations quickly because its always a busy weekend. For info call Greg Monger 520-417-9948 or email mongo9@cox.net.  Mail judging packet to Greg Monger, 4930 Marconi Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Need rule book. Chili grind only: NO. Send NO Terlingua Trails. Send 50 Judging Cup tickets.

May 31, 2010-001 - Water Valley, TX CASI. Memorial Legions CCO, Day 3 Day 3 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This Benefits: DESK; Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Sundays information. Info: Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364

From Jim Ezell:

A NEW SPONSOR PROGRAM

Greetings CASI
As part of our continuing quest to improve program quality for CASI cooks, the Friends of CASI sponsors will band together to underwrite the cost of TICC awards. This group of sponsors will now be responsible for the cast metal TICC trophies, the TICC winner jackets, and a new award to be initiated this year: TICC winner chairs. These chairs will be embroidered with the place and category of the recipient and hopefully promote CASI and TICC to all who see them. In addition, all proceeds received over the cost of these items will be used toward a Friends of CASI Scholarship.

I am seeking additional participants for this group. Sponsor benefits will include:

Embroidered sponsor shirt
Recognition Plaque
Recognition on national CASI poster
Promotion on a special monthly page in the Terlingua Trails
Group photo with the TICC first place trophy
Introduction at GP meeting and all sponsor functions

Our goal is $11,500.00 annually. We are already over half way there and excited about the prospects. This group will be a support group for CASI and seek ways to recognize the winners. The cost to join is not prohibitive and you can see your dollars at work. You can join as a business, individual, or group. This is a good and worthwhile opportunity.

Call or email me for details. I look forward to hearing from you.

JIM EZELL
Sponsor Chair
Jezell8642@aol.com
214 392 3499 cell

From Amy B. Bennett:
Plan to spend a weekend in beautiful Wyoming!

From Tammie Wooster:
Don't you miss out!...make your plans today to attend the Southwest Open at the Kiowa Casino this weekend....

From Doris Coats:
Carol Knight's father, W. L.(Pat)Winters,aka Dr. John of Showmanship fame with his Bottom of the Barrel Gang Dead Armadillo Chili, died on Sunday morning. The services will be on Thursday, May 27th, visitation at 5:00 PM and the service will be at 7:00 PM, Ben F. Brown Memorial Funeral Home, 707 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75061. Burial will be on Friday May 28th, DFW National Cemetery at 10:00 AM.

Please keep Carol, Richard and their family in your prayers.

Note:  I have emailed the annual report to each of the Great Pepper's to those that I presently have a good email address.  In this email, I also included the application for running for a CASI Director position.  Later this week I will send the hard copies to those who have requested it or for those I do not have an email address.  This report is not due back to me until August 15, but if you have the information earlier, please send it to me so that I can begin processing your information.  Thanks to all of you for doing a GREAT job this year.  I am posting the registration form again for those of you who have not completed it and sent it back to Dave Hewlett either by email or snail mail.  His address is email to davehewlett@msn.com and his snail mail address is  Dave Hewlett, 802 Horizon Dr. Murphy, TX, 75094.

2nd Post for Monday:

Sue Yate's son died Sunday Morning.  Services are pending.  Sue wants to thank everybody for their prayers and support during this time.  Please keep Sue and Ronnie and her family in your prayers.

From Mayo Blair:
PRAYERS ARE INDEED POWERFUL
My sister Nila's surgery was today......tumor was size of cantelope....chances of it not being malignant were only 10%, IT WAS BENIGN......the Dr. was amazed......and we are all so grateful.
Thank you everyone for your prayers......and thank you Lord for your Blessings.
Love to all,
Mayo

From Mama Sue Caffey:
On behalf our our promoter, Reuben Camacho, Hutto VFD, John and I wish to thank all of you for hearing our cry of distress and coming to sanction the cook off Saturday. I know the LaLannes had to get up like at 3 and 4 AM to get there to beat the parade. But we got 'er done. Thanks to Deans, Dosses, J & J, Dani, Curtis, LaLannes, including Stacy (Riley's mom), Steve Ashman, ChyAnn, Jim, and 4 newbies, Gabriel,Dean, Bobby, and Mike, plus me and Papa, we had 19 cooking our hearts out.

We thank Billy Doss for refereeing, Jeannette-Head Judge, Dani- Monitor, John, Billy, and Jess for tallying and everyone else that helped and pitched in and helped us all get settled, set up, etc. and welcoming the new cooks. Poor Rueben, I think he was very impressed that our well-oiled machine came in and took over and ran things smoothly as he had had some high hurdles to jump getting this put together. Thanks again for our wonderful chili family. You are the greatest.

The winners
Chili 19

10. Curtis Raymond, Austin
09. Billy Doss, Georgetown
08. Jessie Waguespack, Austin
07. James Conley, Round Rock
06. Steve Ashman, Bastrop
05. Stacy LaLanne, Bandera
04. Tim LaLanne, Pipe Creek
03. Debbie LaLanne, Pipe Creek
02. John Caffey, Rockdale
01. Sue Caffey, Rockdale

Shows

3. Dani Medlin, Round Rock
2. Jessie Waguespack, Austin
1. Bobby Maples, Hutto

All in all, it was a very good time, lots of crowd, and we are hoping it will be bigger and better next year.

Steve and I signed up two new CASI members and 2 new Pod members. Winning lst place was very nice and exciting, but even nicer was seeing old friends and making new friends and telling a multitude of new folks the greatness of CASI. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA. Mama Sue Caffey

From Larry Velasquez:
The 2nd annual Gladiator Chili POD cook-off which was held at the Overland Park VFW saw another day of heavy rains. This year we had a first time CASI winner from Indiana who the day before had won our Kansas State home-style cook-off (and had place 4th in CASI). Taking home the first place award was Natalie Atwood from Shelbyville, Indiana. Again, we want to thank the Indiana cooks for supporting our cook-off and take note of the points they took home with them!

1st - Natalie Atwood; Shelbyville, IN
2nd - Kevin Stovall; Lee's Summit, MO (Q)
3rd - Larry Velasquez; Mission, KS
4th - Tonya Jester; Indianapolis, IN
5th - Shelley Kroencke; Lenexa, KS
6th - Jerri Dowdy; Kansas City, MO
7th - Darin Jester; Indianapolis, IN
8th - Trent Atwood; Shelbyville, IN
9th - Colleen Lintner; Shawnee, KS
10th - Steve Dowdy; Kansas City, MO

Showmanship
1st - Chipotlehead Chili, Kevin Stovall; Lee's Summit, MO
2nd - Dumb Blonde Chili, Jerri Dowdy; Kansas City, MO
3rd - Duck Blind Chili, Steve Dowdy; Kansas City, MO

Junior CASI
1st - Jessica Velasquez; Platte City, MO
2nd - Kayle Lintner; Shawnee, KS

From Ed Nesbitt:
Here are results from the two Bryan, Texas cook-offs this weekend:

Bryan, Texas Elks #859 Fifth Annual CCO

Saturday
1 - Sherrie Davis - Q
2 - Earl (Who) Gorhum
3 - Sharron Neff
4 - Tom Esford
5 - Ken Armand
6 - Kim Farrar
7 - Vern Gilpin
8 - John Billy Murray
9 - Ed Nesbitt
10- Don Gill

Show
1 - Roger Schoppe
2 - Cowgirl 1, Kim Farrar
3 - Cowgirl 2, Shelia Williams

Wings
1 - Charles Langdon
2 - Katherine Vercheck
3 - Roger Schoppe
4 - Mayo Blair
5 - Kenny Vercheck

Sunday
1 - Ken Armand - Q
2 - Earl (Who) Gorhum
3 - Don Gill - Q
4 - Vicky Esford
5 - Tom Esford
6 - Shelia Williams
7 - Kim Farrar
8 - Ed Nesbitt
9 - Sherrie Davis
10 - James Benefield

Show
1 - Cowgirl 1, Kim Farrar
2 - Cowgirl 2, Shelia Williams

NOTE:  Today I am sending the Annual Report to the Great Peppers.  For those that I have a good email address, I am sending it electronically.  If you will accept a copy electronically, please let me know.  For those who I do not have an good email address, I will mail you a copy.  If you would like for me to send you a hard copy instead of an electronic copy, please let me know.  The annual report is due to me by August 15.  Thank you to all of you for assisting in this process.

From Vicki Childress:
I would like to ask that you would put Scott Campbell in your prayers. Scott had open heart surgery yesterday he had to have his valve replaced. Everything seem to go OK and now just a long recovery. He will be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days. Please keep Scott and Susan in your prayers.

If you would like to send him a card you can send the address is 6211 Ridgewood Dr. Amarillo, TX 79109


From Ruby Ross:
TMS winners should be receiving your jackets this week. If your address has changed please e-mail & let me know. Congratulations again!

From Amy Bennett:

An Reminder from Bruce Smith:

Event: 9th Annual Little Rock Zoo Chili Cookoff

What: Fundraiser

Start Time: Saturday, May 22 at 8:00am

End Time: Saturday, May 22 at 4:00pm

Where: Little Rock Zoo 

From Jim Ezell:

A NEW SPONSOR PROGRAM

Greetings CASI

As part of our continuing quest to improve program quality for CASI cooks, the Friends of CASI sponsors will band together to underwrite the cost of TICC awards. This group of sponsors will now be responsible for the cast metal TICC trophies, the TICC winner jackets, and a new award to be initiated this year: TICC winner chairs. These chairs will be embroidered with the place and category of the recipient and hopefully promote CASI and TICC to all who see them. In addition, all proceeds received over the cost of these items will be used toward a Friends of CASI Scholarship.

I am seeking additional participants for this group. Sponsor benefits will include:
Embroidered sponsor shirt
Recognition Plaque
Recognition on national CASI poster
Promotion on a special monthly page in the Terlingua Trails
Group photo with the TICC first place trophy
Introduction at GP meeting and all sponsor functions

Our goal is $11,500.00 annually. We are already over half way there and excited about the prospects. This group will be a support group for CASI and seek ways to recognize the winners. The cost to join is not prohibitive and you can see your dollars at work. You can join as a business, individual, or group. This is a good and worthwhile opportunity.

Call or email me for details. I look forward to hearing from you.

JIM EZELL
Sponsor Chair
Jezell8642@aol.com
214 392 3499 cell

It's Friday and the Weekend is about to begin.  The Weather Map indicates it should be nice weather wherever you are trying to cook chili!  Here's hoping that you each have a great weekend and if you are cooking chili, that you place!

From Barbara Herrin:

Scholarship Recipients Reminder

This is a reminder to all current scholarship recipients. You will need to send a copy of your grades from the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters to the Scholarship Program Administrator by June 15, 2010. I will be looking at whether or not you have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester and have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5. I must have copies of these grades in order to issue your fall scholarship checks. You can send these copies through the postal mail or by email. Hopefully, we will be able to issue the checks in August, 2010, prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Good luck to each and every one of you in your educational endeavors.

Barbara Herrin

Scholarship Program Administrator

7291 FM 380

Paint Rock, Texas 76866

herrinbarbara@aol.com

From Gil Hewlett:

The American Legion Post 12 4th Annual Chili Cook Off in Tyler went off without any prodicted rain. The Sun came out and it was a pretty day!

The winners were:

CHILI:

1. Judy Russell

2. Nat Arriola

3. Jerry Hunt

4. Larry Russell

5. Jacob McCullough

6. John Daniels

7. Jack Montgomery

8. Spud Griffin

9. Gil Hewlett

10. Darren Wood

SHOW:

1. Skull Island, David Lake

2. Jumping Jesus, Steve Stewart

3. Fat Boys, Darren Wood

From Jim Ezell:

I have obtained sponsorship from Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa.  It is Located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.  You can visit their site at at http://www.lajitas.com/.

I have also acquired a sponsorship from Far Flung Outdoor Center for the coming year.

The Friends of CASI sponsor program is coming along nicely. I am now at the $8,000 level with a goal of $11,500.

NOTE:  Don't forget about the Poster Contest.  Below are the rules.  If you have questions, please contact me.

Poster Rules and Guidelines

CASI is looking for a unique, creative design that embodies the essence of TICC and CASI.  Artwork must be original and should include bold colors.

The dimensions of the two posters will be 18” X 24” and 11” X 17”. Submissions do not need to be that size, but they must maintain that proportion. The 11” x 17” poster is an informational poster. Copies of last years posters will be made available in PDF format upon request. These posters may be used as a guideline for some of the content required in the design.

Winning designs may also be used for souvenir TICC shirts.

All entries should include in the title, “44 Annual Terlingua International Chili Championship”, and the date, “November 6, 2010”. It must also list the names of the current Board members and include the CASI logo. 

Designs must be sent electronically in a standard graphic format (PDF or JPG).

Pictures of last year’s winners and sponsor logos will be made available and must be added to the poster design before printing. Changes to the wording and design may be requested by the Board.

If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of CASI and the Terlingua International Chili Championship and may or may not be used in any manner CASI desires. The winning designer will receive credit with their name included on the final product.

Submission deadline will be June 20th. Entries must be sent to Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904 or garjans@suddenlink.net. Winning entries will be chosen at the Board of Directors Meeting in Arlington, Texas on June 26, 2010.

From Cody Oliveira:
My all my CASI friends

Please read the note below about what a good friend is doing for my son, Tony Oliveira. I just wanted to pass this along and to ask if you can help with a small donation it will be greatly appreciated or just offer a prayer and good thoughts are very much welcomed.. I have also attached three articles written about Tony and a dinner he put on at Restaurant Iris a week ago with the review from the restaurant critic, I think you will enjoy them and the meet the chef when he talks about cooking chili when only 12 years old and winning... Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts.. Please pass this along to other members of your POD.. Thanks..

Meet the Chef---- http://www.gomemphis.com/news/2010/mar/18/meet-the-chef-tony-oliveira/ 

Dinner article -- http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/may/02/a-toast-tony-to/

Dinner review -- http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/may/02/review-even-peas-carrots-reach-new-heights-in/

Cody Oliveira

From Phil Soro
To All:

Please take a minute and read the article linked below - the young man

Featured here is a close friend of mine and Jeannie's, and has been a true Living 'life lesson' for our family. Tony was initially diagnosed with cancer at 12 when he began to struggle in Ironkids Triathlon, then as life Progressed he has found himself battling three different forms of cancer in his short 28 years of life. He is presently fighting what may be the ultimate battle against osteosarcoma, and yet this young man never complains, carrying himself with a grace and poise that I could only hope to muster under the circumstances.

Jeannie and I attended this dinner last Sunday for osteosarcoma research for St Jude, where Tony brought the house down at Restaurant Iris, in a seven course tasting that was a resounding success! This year, I have chosen to do the Memphis in May triathlon again, but will do it this time with purpose

- I am doing this race in honor of Tony Oliveira, and am hoping to raise some funds in his honor for osteosarcoma research.

I am hoping you will consider helping me in this cause. The Olympic distance race is May 23rd, and is a 1.5k (.92 mile) swim, a 40k (24.9 mi) bike, and a 10k (6.2 mi) run. Some have chosen to help with a flat contribution, others on a per mile basis (total race is 32 miles) - regardless of how you might consider supporting this, or however small the contribution, I am TREMENDOUSLY grateful for any consideration and support.

I am humbled to race on behalf of this young man - he has truly been an inspiration to me and to my family.

If you would like to help, please make a check out to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and mail to me at the address below:

Donation web site--- http://www.active.com/donate/triforTony


Phil Soro
10004 Bentwood Birch Cove
Collierville, TN 38017

or
Tony Oliveira
55 Redthorn Cove
Memphis, TN 38018

Thank you very much for your support!

Phil and Tony
http://www.active.com/donate/triforTony  http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/may/02/a-toast-tony-to/ 

NOTE: Cody represents Bruce Foods and is the Industrial Sales Director.  Bruce Foods is a sponsor of CASI!

From Ron Barnes:
Sunday After CCO
Chili (20 judged)

1. Tom Dozier – Irving
2. Darrell Baxter – Grand Prairie
3. Sam Roberts – Arlington
4. Kelly Brignon – Ennis
5. Ron Baker – Rice/Ennis
6. Morris Moss – Garland
7. Doodie Johnson – Irving
8. Sharon Neff – Irving/Terlingua
9. Shirley Sexton – Dallas (Q)
10. Ginny Williams – Irving

Show
1. Hell’s Fury – Shirley Sexton
2. Hard Hat Chili – Darrell Baxter
3. Chili Podcast.com – Steve Heaser

NOTE: Somehow I missed this second page when I posted the results of TOT on yesterday's blog. 

From Kim Draper:
The No Adult Supervision cookoff for July 31 and August 1 has been cancelled.


From Ken Rodd:
Go over to  http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_62205.shtml and read the article. It's about the first every Baghdad CASI chili cookoff held on Easter Sunday.  The article is titled Kathryn’s Texas Kitchen and was written by Kathryn Williams-Guzman.  I think she really wrote a terrific article for CASI.

It is Wednesday and time to identify the CCO's being held this weekend.  There are many from which to choose.

May 22, 2010-001 - Corsicana, TX CASI. Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right at Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking. Entry fee $20.00 turn- in 2 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY; Junior division, ages 8-17 entry fee $10.00 turn-in 2 pm CHILI GRIND ONLY; 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Fun pet contest at 10 am. Agility and trick demonstrations during the day. Great raffle items. Benefits the Humane Society of Navarro County. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159 or 972-872-2297 or klefler@gaf.com.

May 22, 2010-002 - Lebanon, TN CASI. Celtic Country Faire Chili Cookoff. Held at Ward Agricultural Center. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Southern STARRS . Make checks payable to HOT POD and mail to Carol Knight, 2003 Dorchester Dr. Lebanon, TN 37090. Contact Carol Knight, 615-449- 6676. CHILI MEAT OPEN.

May 22, 2010-003 - Staples, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Community Fund Raiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday afternoon thru Sunday aftenoon only. Enjoy the river, weather permitting. Due to liability concerns, this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Staples Fire Truck Fund. Cookoff next day, same location. Friday night cooks meal: barbeque provided, sides & desserts welcomed. Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Karen Reinke 512-357-6227.

May 22, 2010-004 - Bryan, TX CASI. Bryan Elks #859 Fifth Annual CCO. Held at 304 Mobile Ave, Bryan Tx Behind Triangle Bowling And Old College , Look for the Signs CASI Division Entry $18.00, Turn in at 2 pm, Wing Cook-off for $5.00. RV Hook-ups Limited Number Please call. Benefits Local Community Projects. For More Information Call Roger Schoppe rschoppe@athletics.tamu.edu 979- 220-5611.

May 22, 2010-005 - Sweetwater, TX CASI. Antlers Chili Cookoff. Held at Sweetwater Elks Lodge 240 I-20 Avenger Road. Benefits Elks Charities. Entry fee $18 turn-i 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Raffles, Auction, Kareoki,Campsites with hookups available. Contact Montie Hale 325-669-1445 hale.montie@yahoo.com.

May 22, 2010-006 - Little Rock, AR CASI. Little Rock Zoo Chili Cookoff Held at Little Rock Zoo, #1 Jonesboro Dr. Little Rock, AR. Just off I-630 and Fairpark. CASI sanctioned. Turn in 1:00pm. Entry fee $20.00. Charity L.R. Zoo. Make checks payable to Little Rock Zoo. Must arrive by 9:00 am to be able to drive in to unload. All cars must be out of zoo by 9:00. We will be cooking in a cover pavillion. Any late arrivals will be shuttled in by Zoo staff. No RV hookups available. RV parking in parking lot only. No alcohol allowed in Zoo. For animal safety please do not bring in plastic straws or lids that might get into animal cages. For further info call Bruce Smith at 501-312-8715 hbchili@sbcglobal.net or call J.J. Muehlhausen at the L.R. Zoo 501-666-2406. There will be other Zoo events to go with the chili cookoff to be later announced.

May 22, 2010-007 - Hutto, TX CASI. Hutto Volunteer Fire Dept Fire Fest The Hutto Volunteer Fire Department in cooperation with the St. Patricks Knights of Columbus are hosting their first annual Hutto Volunteer Fire Department Fire Fest in Hutto, TX at Fritz Park just 7 miles east of Round Rock, on the corner of Park St and East Live Oak. Park St is off the major road through town Hwy 79. The all day event will kick off with a parade highlighting local fire departments, their fire trucks, a fire fighter competition, softball tournament, local vendors and booths the chili cookoff and end with a concert with performers to be announced later. Come and join us in beautiful Hutto, TX and support the local Volunteer Fire Department spread fire prevention and fire department awareness. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Cotact Reuben Camacho 512-745-0267 email rcamacho@huttovfd.org.

May 22, 2010-008 - Hamilton, TX CASI. Fly in Chili Cookoff. Held rain or shine at Hamilton Fair Park & Jason Harris pavilion, an all weather site, celebrating all things Texas. RV hookups will be $15 per night, plus water fee. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be washer pitching, horseshoe tournament, kids western wear fashion show. Ice cream crank off. Lots of shade for tent camping. Contact Ted Cathey ted_cathey@yahoo.co.in , 254-386- 6236. Benefits CASA for Kids.

May 22, 2010-009 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Illinois Ladies State Open Championship Held at Zylstra Harley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner of Randall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL. Benefits Living Well Cancer Resource Center. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 1:00 pm. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod, mail to Pam Ward, 200 Hunt Club Drive Unit 203, St. Charles IL 60174. For information call Pam Ward, 630-687-2381 Email Cheryl Pierson, chillinipod@comcast.net.  Automatic Qualifier For TICC.

May 22, 2010-010 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Illinois Men's State Open Championship Held at Zylstra Harley-Davidson, 131 S Randall Road (corner of Randall Rd and IL Rte 64), St. Charles IL. Benefits Children's Club Courageous. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 12:00 pm. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod, mail to Pam Ward,200 Hunt Club Drive Unit 203, St. Charles IL 60174. For information call Pam Ward, 630-687-2381. Email Cheryl Pierson, chillinipod@comcast.net. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.

May 22, 2010-011 - Anthony, NM CASI. Tom & Michele's Backyard Cookoff Come and enjoy the "Sun & Sangria" at Tom & Michele's backyard chili cookoff. From I-10, take Hwy 404 West to Hwy 478. Turn Left and continue on Hwy 478 South to Whispering Dove. Turn right on Whispering Dove and follow paved road to cookoff. Entry fee is $20.00 payable to the New Mexico Chili Society. Turn-in is at 4:00pm. Dry camping is available both Friday and Saturday. Pot luck cooks party Saturday night following awards. Host providing meat. Contact Tom Chaney at 915- 449-4064 for more information. On advertising Probation.

May 23, 2010-001 - Staples, TX CASI. Day After 3rd Annual Staples Community Fund Raiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday afternoon thru Sunday aftenoon only. Enjoy the river, weather permitting. Due to liability concerns, this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 PM. Benefits Volunteer Fire Department. Cookoff previous day, same location. Friday night cooks meal: barbeque provided, sides & desserts welcomed. Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Karen Reinke 512-357-6227.

May 23, 2010-002 - Bryan, TX CASI. Bryan Elks #859 5th Annual CCO. Held at 304 Mobile Ave, Bryan Tx Behind Triangle Bowling And Old College , Look for the Signs CASI Division Entry $18.00, Turn in at 1pm, 9 AM Breakfast Casserole CO $5.00. RV Hook-ups Limited Number please call. Benefits Local Community Projects For More Information Call Roger Schoppe 979-220-5611 rschoppe@athletics.tamu.edu

May 23, 2010-003 - St. Charles, IL CASI. Eighteenth Annual Chillini Pod CCO. Held at St Charles VFW Post 5036, Third & State Street. Everyone please join the members of the Chillini Pod, help us celebrate our 18th year of this Chicagoland area event. This year's cookoff will also have Salsa competition This CASI sanctioned cookoff will be held for benefit of Lazarus House, a local homeless shelter. Set-up begins at 8AM, cook's meeting at 9 AM chili turn-in at 1:00 PM. Fees are $20 for chili and $5 for salsa. Make your checks payable to Chillini Pod. For information contact John Gastaldello, 5125 Grand Ave, Downers Grove IL 60515, email j.gastaldello@comcast.net. phone: 630-963-0160.

From Kay Lefler:
Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO at Gander Mountain in Corsicana is coming up this Saturday, May 22nd. CASI chili turns in at 2pm; 50/50 beans at noon. Junior chili turns in at 2pm and First Place Junior will get a painted cook stove. Bring your cute and talented Chili Dawgs and enter the pet contest at 10am. There will be demonstrations throughout the day of agility and obedience by Star and her companions Maggie and Lucille. Great raffle items include a 6’ x 8’ enclosed Cargo Craft trailer, a Dell gift card worth $750, a Wii gaming system, and MORE. Plenty of paved parking. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Navarro County. If you have any questions, call Kay Lefler 972-872-2297 or 972-646-5159.

From Dorathy Williams:
The following CCOs which will be held in the month of June are on advertising probation.

06/12/2010-013 Boomtown Days Joplin MO.
06/26/2010-008 Firehouse Classic & MD State Championship. Montgomery Village MD.

From Ron Barnes:
We had a great weekend in Irving for the 31st Annual Top of Texas Kickoff Cookoff! The weather held off (no rain and comfortable temps) and we had plenty of public chili judges. We also had a bit of history made as Dr. Ray Calhoun became the first repeat winner in 31 years! Way to go, Doc! We also presented our annual pod “Of The Year” awards and the winners were:

Chilihead of the Year: Gary Brignon
Showmanship Team of the Year: Bull Rush – Ginny Williams
Rookie of the Year: Marsha Graham

I would like to thank everyone involved (table monitors Beth Baxter, Babs Johnson, Johnnie Sullivan and Patrick Sullivan), Kelly Brignon and her Tally Crew, Head Show Judge Marsha Graham and the Irving Elk’s Lodge for providing the palate cleansers and beverage runners. Also, our generous sponsors who help make this event a success! It has been my honor to serve as Great Pepper this year and I thank everyone in the Pod who made this happen!

31st Annual Top of Texas Kickoff Cookoff – May 15th, 2010
Chili (46 judged)

1. Ray Calhoun – Waxahachie
2. Kelly Brignon – Ennis
3. Shirley Sexton – Dallas
4. Tom Dozier – Irving
5. Toni Bowman – Rowlett
6. Dee Palmer – Mansfield
7. Paul Seastrunk – Garland
8. Doodie Johnson – Irving
9. Teena “TJ” Friedel – Irving
10. Ron Baker – Rice/Ennis

Show
1. Bull Rush Chili – Ginny Williams – Irving
2. Duck Luck Chili – Gale Thedford – Lewisville
3. Wonder Woman – Jessica Davenport – Garland

Junior Chili:
1. Hanna Neff
2. Zoe Brignon
3. Paige Brignon
4. Rebecca Graws
5. Brittany Stevens
6. Alex Palina

Beans (21 judged)
1. Tom Dozier – Irving
2. Johnnie Sullivan – Ennis
3. Kelly Killingbeck – Euless

From Dana Plocheck:
The June 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, if you have an article or ad to be published the deadline is the 15th of each month but if you can get it to me earlier that would be greatly appreciated.

From Donna Conrad:
H-E-B Mexia is gearing up for all the chili cooks to come out on May 29th for their 2nd Annual chili cook off held in the H-E-B parking lot. This is a one day cook off with plenty of parking. Turn in time 2:00 PM chili grind only & entry fee is $18.00. The charity will be for the Juvenile Diabetes program. Location is 701 E. Milam St. No need to bring lunch, the Store Director will be fireing up the grill and cooking for all the cooks. Hope everyone can come out and show our H-E-B folks their support.

Please make NOTE: It's a TABC LAW NOT to have OPEN Alcohol Containers on the Premises where Alcohol is sold.

For more information please call 254-855-4733
Hope to see Everyone there!

From Lee Kroenke:
Thanks go out to many people involved with the 2010 Kansas State Open Championship. What a great weekend! And a wet one too.

There were too many new people who attended their first CASI event as judges, home style entrants, and of course CASI contenders to list here. There were two Master KCBS BBQ judges along with many area notables serving as judges. Defending State Champion Steve Shepherd was on hand to defend his title, and Darin Jester, Great Pepper of the Indiana POD and hopeful soon to be CASI Director was also on hand to do some campaigning as well as cook great chili. It rained non-stop. The VFW Post #846 was extremely cordial and gracious host, so thank you to all of them and Post Commander Jim Lilleston. Now, on with the results.

10th place CASI- Peg Kirk-Velasquez, Kansas City, KS
9th place CASI - Travis McCauley, Pittsburg, KS
8th place CASI - Trent Atwood, Shelbyville, IN
7th place CASI - Darin Jester, Indianapolis, IN
6th place CASI - Steve Shepherd, Pittsburg, KS Qualified 2010 TICC
5th place CASI - Colleen Lintner, Shawnee, KS Qualified 2010 TICC
4th place CASI - Natalie Atwood, Shelbyville, IN
3rd place CASI - Fred Wiedner, Windsor, MO
2nd place CASI - Kevin Stovall, Lee's Summitt, MO
1st place CASI - Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, KS Qualified 2010 TICC

Show
3rd place Show - Chipotlehead Chili, Kevin Stovall, Lee's Summit, MO
2nd place Show - Hell Fire & Brimstone, Margo Smith, Coffey, MO
1st place Show - Darin Jester, Flashover Chili, Indianapolis IN Qualified 2010 TICC

Again there were many comments heard regarding the family like nature of the group, and it appeared to everyone in attendance that CASI clearly represents, CHILI, CHARITY, and FUN. Thanks one more time to everyone involved. Great seeing you!

From Paul Vercontaire:

From Sweetwater Elks:

 From Mayo Blair:
Need the strong voices of my Chili Family to pray for my Sister, Nila. She has a tumor wrapped around her ovaries and it is huge. Surgery is this Friday....they say it is a 90% chance of it being malignant.Please pray for her recovery.

Thank you to all

From Bruce Smith:
The Little Rock Zoo CCO:  Held at Little Rock Zoo, #1; Jonesboro Dr. Little Rock, AR. Just off I-630 and Fairpark. CASI sanctioned. Turn in 1:00pm. Entry fee $20.00. Charity L.R. Zoo. Make checks payable to Little Rock Zoo. Must arrive by 9:00 am to be able to drive in to unload.
All cars must be out of zoo by 9:00. We will be cooking in a cover pavillion. Any late arrivals will be shuttled in by Zoo staff. No RV hookups available. RV parking in parking lot only. No alcohol allowed in Zoo. For animal safety please do not bring in plastic straws or lids that might get into animal cages. For further info call Bruce Smith at 501-312-8715 hbchili@sbcglobal.net or call J.J. Muehlhausen at the L.R. Zoo 501-666-2406. There will be other Zoo events to go with the chili cookoff to be later announced.

NOTE from me:
What a wonderful weekend we had at the Collier's residence for the Annual Black Gold Pod CCO and the 5th Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff.  There was plenty of food and hospitality.  A BIG THANKS to Connie and Tim for making it such a great weekend!

Sat May 15, Black Gold Pod CCO
76 Cooks

1  Ray Charbaneau, Wichita Falls, TX
2   Kevin Wooster, Wichita Falls, TX
3  Kathy Hudson, Odessa, TX
4  Chris Reece, Wichita Falls, TX
5  Dave Boone, Odessa, TX
6  John Caffey, Rockdale, TX
7  Robin Crain, Crane, TX
8  Kathy Mulkey, Hobbs, NM
9  Carol Gibbs, Wichita Falls, TX
10 Pat Timmons, Crane, TX

Show
1  Sherry Maus, San Angelo, TX
2  Charlene Lance, Odessa, TX
3  Double Eagle Chili, Odessa, TX

Beans

1  Tom Noe
2  Mike Monty
3  Chuck Taylor

Sunday, May 16
5th Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff
65 cooks

1  Candice Beam, Wichita Falls, TX
2  Tammie Wooster, Wichita Falls, TX
3  Dave Boone, Odessa, TX
4  Karen Bains, Rankin, TX
5  Ray Charbaneau, Wichita Falls, TX
6  Doc Kinnison, Marble Falls, TX
7  Pam Reece, Wichita Falls, TX
8  Donna Conrad, Crawford, TX
9  Jeannette Cardenas, Austin, TX
10  Chris Reece, Wichita Falls, TX

Breakfast Casserole
1  George Jowers, San Antonio, TX
2  Neta Rohr, Garland, TX
3  Carrie Kinnison, Marble Falls, TX