2nd Post for Friday:
The email to the GPs will be coming shortly. It will come sometime tonight or first thing in the morning.
From Jim Trietsch:
The CTC Pod will hold a meeting Sunday Aug 1st at the Hog Creek Ice Hiyse at 2:00 pm to elect Officers. All Pod members are welcomed o attend. The Hog Creek Ice House is located on Hwy 6 between Waco and Valley Mills at the Crawford turn off. Anyone wanting to join, please come on. All are welcome.
Friday, July 30, 2010
From Ken Rodd:
If you are going to the North American Open andwould prefer to stay at Austin Lone Star RV Resort I have arranged for a special price for Friday and Saturday night of $23.00 per night.
The RV park is a short 8 miles straight south on Interstate 35. This is just an option for you if you do not want to park on a parking lot and run your generator all day and night. Plus I think the swimming pool here at the park with be kinda nice after a day of cooking chili
To make your reservation, just send me an email with the nights you want to spend here
NOTE TO ALL GPs:
Roger Foltz will be sending each of you an email for you to acknowledge and vote on it. I am in MO and do not have the list of all of the GPs. Please send back an email to Renee and myself with the fact the you received it and how you will vote. If you didn't get it, please send me an email and I will forward it to you. My email is garjans@suddenlink.net and Renee's is rmoore@gulfshoresal.gov Please be sure to have your vote to both of us by 8:00 Wed morning.
I am available on email and on my cell phone if you need to contact me.
Have a Great Weekend
If you are going to the North American Open andwould prefer to stay at Austin Lone Star RV Resort I have arranged for a special price for Friday and Saturday night of $23.00 per night.
The RV park is a short 8 miles straight south on Interstate 35. This is just an option for you if you do not want to park on a parking lot and run your generator all day and night. Plus I think the swimming pool here at the park with be kinda nice after a day of cooking chili
To make your reservation, just send me an email with the nights you want to spend here
NOTE TO ALL GPs:
Roger Foltz will be sending each of you an email for you to acknowledge and vote on it. I am in MO and do not have the list of all of the GPs. Please send back an email to Renee and myself with the fact the you received it and how you will vote. If you didn't get it, please send me an email and I will forward it to you. My email is garjans@suddenlink.net and Renee's is rmoore@gulfshoresal.gov Please be sure to have your vote to both of us by 8:00 Wed morning.
I am available on email and on my cell phone if you need to contact me.
Have a Great Weekend
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
From Dave Hewlett:
The Epsilon Sigma Alpha 3rd CCO was held at the Garland Elks lodge site on July 24th. It was very hot as is true for many CCO's in the id summer time. But we had a very good turnout of 36 cooks and they tried to keep cool down under the pecan trees. The top 2 chili cooks received a new Coleman stove donated by of all business the Coleman company. Seems the Epsilon girls can do things most of us only think about. The charity was the Susan G. Komen breast cancer group.
The winners are:
Chili 36 cooks
1. Kenny Short
2. Ginny Williams
3. Jennifer Moore
4. Kris Stewart
5. Paul Seastrunk
6. Rian Hunter
7. Johnnie Sullivan
8. Robin Short
9. Dan Campbell
10. Bob Pulliam
Show
1. Ginny Williams, Bull Rush Chili
2. Kenny Short, Snake Farm
3. TJ Friedel, Save the Tatas
From Doc Kinnison:
Our friend just lost her husband a couple of weeks ago and has their RV for sale. He was a very famous and well known mechanic, working for many dealerships such as AJ Foyt as well as AJ's race car. This is a VERY NICE RV.. If you are interested just email janblan93@hotmail.com and let her know you got the info from the Chili News. Phone # 979-885-1141 or 832-264-1140
2007 Fleetwood Discovery-diesel-37,000 miles-onan 342 hours
From Debbie Eiland Turner:
Times running out to be a part of the Cooks Register. This bi-annually published book is a part of chili history, having started in 1979. It is a list of chili and BBQ cooks from all groups. It is an invaluable tool since it lists not only names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses for the people, it has lists of regularly scheduled events, a calendar for the next two years, holiday dates, contact info for sanctioning organizations, Great Peppers and Regional referees and more. The name information is sorted by last name, but in the back are lists of cooks who purchased the book by team name, city and state along with lists of birthdays and anniversaries. The book is close to a "Who’s Who" of the chili world. Be a part of chili history, get in the book.
The original deadline was set up as August 1st so I could receive the information in time to get it processed and input in time to be published by Terlingua. Right now I’m out on the road and although someone is watching the house and occasionally forwarding mail, I will extend the deadline to the 10th to give more a chance to get in. If you did not receive an application form in the mail (or misplaced the one you received) just e-mail me and I’ll e-mail one to you.
Cost of the book and a listing is $20 (or $23 after Aug 10) or if you only want to be listed the cost is $2, payable to Goat Gap Gazette. Send to PO Box J, Waxahachie, TX 75168-0356. For info, goatgapgazette@sbcglobal.net. Am in the mountains and get spotty cell service, but you can try my cell phone 972-935-2402 or leave a message on my home phone 972-351-0022.
From Larry Burress:
The Epsilon Sigma Alpha 3rd CCO was held at the Garland Elks lodge site on July 24th. It was very hot as is true for many CCO's in the id summer time. But we had a very good turnout of 36 cooks and they tried to keep cool down under the pecan trees. The top 2 chili cooks received a new Coleman stove donated by of all business the Coleman company. Seems the Epsilon girls can do things most of us only think about. The charity was the Susan G. Komen breast cancer group.
The winners are:
Chili 36 cooks
1. Kenny Short
2. Ginny Williams
3. Jennifer Moore
4. Kris Stewart
5. Paul Seastrunk
6. Rian Hunter
7. Johnnie Sullivan
8. Robin Short
9. Dan Campbell
10. Bob Pulliam
Show
1. Ginny Williams, Bull Rush Chili
2. Kenny Short, Snake Farm
3. TJ Friedel, Save the Tatas
From Doc Kinnison:
Our friend just lost her husband a couple of weeks ago and has their RV for sale. He was a very famous and well known mechanic, working for many dealerships such as AJ Foyt as well as AJ's race car. This is a VERY NICE RV.. If you are interested just email janblan93@hotmail.com and let her know you got the info from the Chili News. Phone # 979-885-1141 or 832-264-1140
2007 Fleetwood Discovery-diesel-37,000 miles-onan 342 hours
From Debbie Eiland Turner:
Times running out to be a part of the Cooks Register. This bi-annually published book is a part of chili history, having started in 1979. It is a list of chili and BBQ cooks from all groups. It is an invaluable tool since it lists not only names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses for the people, it has lists of regularly scheduled events, a calendar for the next two years, holiday dates, contact info for sanctioning organizations, Great Peppers and Regional referees and more. The name information is sorted by last name, but in the back are lists of cooks who purchased the book by team name, city and state along with lists of birthdays and anniversaries. The book is close to a "Who’s Who" of the chili world. Be a part of chili history, get in the book.
The original deadline was set up as August 1st so I could receive the information in time to get it processed and input in time to be published by Terlingua. Right now I’m out on the road and although someone is watching the house and occasionally forwarding mail, I will extend the deadline to the 10th to give more a chance to get in. If you did not receive an application form in the mail (or misplaced the one you received) just e-mail me and I’ll e-mail one to you.
Cost of the book and a listing is $20 (or $23 after Aug 10) or if you only want to be listed the cost is $2, payable to Goat Gap Gazette. Send to PO Box J, Waxahachie, TX 75168-0356. For info, goatgapgazette@sbcglobal.net. Am in the mountains and get spotty cell service, but you can try my cell phone 972-935-2402 or leave a message on my home phone 972-351-0022.
From Larry Burress:
NOTE: Clifff and I ar flying out early Thursday Morning for MO to visit his mother. We will have email and cell phone access. Do not hesitate contacting me. Hope to post on Friday. Have a Great Weekend.
From Keith Karaff:
From Greg Monger:
Hi Folks,
Please pass this along to all cooks. I recently had a computer crash and lost many email addresses, and I would like this to get the widest distribution.
Vigilante Days Chili Cookoff is on Saturday, the 7th of August. Note this is SATURDAY.
First and Second prize trophies are cook stoves, 3rd place prize trophy is a chili pot.
The cooks party is on SATURDAY, after the cookoff and awarding of winners trophies/certificates. Please stick around afterwards and enjoy some cameraderie with the Cowboys who are part of the festivities.
From Donna Conrad:
Heads Up Folks, There is still time and there are still rooms available for the Great Peppers Meeting.
The Motel is full, however there are Condos there is a Bed & Breakfast you can stay at for the same price. The Bed & Breakfast is not the same number as the Motel. It is 254-947-8200 the ladies name is Donna. Also at the Bed & Breakfast there are NO PETS Allowed.
If you have any Questions or Concerns Please call me @ 254-855-4733 or email me at dangergail@aol.com.
Remember the CUT OFF DATE for the $89.00 per night is August 15th. Please make your Reservation Today.
From Michael Mayorga:
Hey gang. See attached for info on a really great CCO in Kemah. Last year’s CCO was a really grand time. This Elks Lodge put a lot of work into it, and they will again this year. They do a Friday nite steak dinner, and it was delicious!!! Plus, they have a swimming pool that we can use. And, if you come early, the Kemah Boardwalk is just a short drive away; always a fun time there. This is one CCO you don’t want to miss. If you have questions or need more info, contact Sherry Tinerella directly. See yas there.
From Keith Karaff:
Hi Folks,
Please pass this along to all cooks. I recently had a computer crash and lost many email addresses, and I would like this to get the widest distribution.
Vigilante Days Chili Cookoff is on Saturday, the 7th of August. Note this is SATURDAY.
First and Second prize trophies are cook stoves, 3rd place prize trophy is a chili pot.
The cooks party is on SATURDAY, after the cookoff and awarding of winners trophies/certificates. Please stick around afterwards and enjoy some cameraderie with the Cowboys who are part of the festivities.
From Donna Conrad:
Heads Up Folks, There is still time and there are still rooms available for the Great Peppers Meeting.
The Motel is full, however there are Condos there is a Bed & Breakfast you can stay at for the same price. The Bed & Breakfast is not the same number as the Motel. It is 254-947-8200 the ladies name is Donna. Also at the Bed & Breakfast there are NO PETS Allowed.
If you have any Questions or Concerns Please call me @ 254-855-4733 or email me at dangergail@aol.com.
Remember the CUT OFF DATE for the $89.00 per night is August 15th. Please make your Reservation Today.
From Michael Mayorga:
Hey gang. See attached for info on a really great CCO in Kemah. Last year’s CCO was a really grand time. This Elks Lodge put a lot of work into it, and they will again this year. They do a Friday nite steak dinner, and it was delicious!!! Plus, they have a swimming pool that we can use. And, if you come early, the Kemah Boardwalk is just a short drive away; always a fun time there. This is one CCO you don’t want to miss. If you have questions or need more info, contact Sherry Tinerella directly. See yas there.
NOTE:
If your Pod is interested in hosting next year's Texas Open, you must apply . The application is to be sent to the Executive Director. If more than one Pod applies for this Open Championship, there will be a Texas Caucus on Friday at the Great Pepper's Meeting following the Round Table discussions.
Remember that if your Pod or Pods within your state wants to host a State Men's and Women's Open Championship, it must also be applied for at the Annual CASI Great Pepper's Meeting. A Pod or Pods in as state not having currently recognized mens and/or women's open championship, but where the state was reognized as a 12 point state in the prior cooking year, may apply for CASI approval.
It's Wednesday and time to list the CCOs that will be hapening this weekend.
Jul 31, 2010-001 - Tahoka, TX CASI. 7th No Adult Supervision BBQ/Chili CANCELLED.
Jul 31, 2010-002 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Linda Carter Memorial Oklahoma Mens State Cookoff. Held at Broken Arrow Elks Lodge. Turn in 1:00 PM. Entry Fee $20.00. Ground Meat Only. Contact Joshua Seabolt 918- 510-7084. Benefit Wipe Out Cancer Foundation. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Jul 31, 2010-003 - Batavia, IL CASI. The Eighteenth Illinois State Open Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI $25, turn-in 1 PM. Green Chili $10, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, WCCCO@comcast.net
Jul 31, 2010-004 - Sattler, TX CASI. 7th Annual Bar-B-Que & Chili CCO. Dam Red Barn-Canyon Lake. Friday meat inspection on arrival, Tray 6 to 7 PM, Cooks dinner 7:30 PM, Live Calcutta 8 PM. Saturday cooks breakfast 8 AM, Cooks meeting 9 AM, Trays after meeting, Live music. Chili entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili grind only. Show 1 PM. LSBS BBQ Beans 11 AM, 1/2 Chicken Noon, Pork Spare Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. $30 each category, $75.00 for all. Donated brisket will be appeciated. $1500 payback, trophies, $250 1st, $150 2nd, $100 3rd plus live Calcutta. Jackpot LSBS Beans $10. BBQ sandwiches available for purchase on Saturday.Hookups $20 per night based on 2 night stay. Contact Canyon Land Co for reservations 830-964-3393. Benefits Scholarship Fun,Comal County Junior Livestock Assn, ALS. BBQ contact Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 1-830-899-7150 Randy or Darlene Evans 1-830-899- 7773. Chili contact Cindy 1-210-557-9467. See cookoff next day.
Jul 31, 2010-005 - Broken Arrow, OK CASI. Linda Carter Memorial Oklahoma Womens State Cookoff. Held at Broken Arrow Elks Lodge. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Ground Meat Only. Contact Joshua Seabolt 918- 510-7084. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Charity TBD.
Jul 31, 2010-006 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge #923 Pool Party Cookoff. Benefits Elks Sweet Heart Fund at 932 Clyde. Turn In 2:00 PM, Entry $20.00. RV Parking available. Contact Pam Matheson 806-359-8469
Jul 31, 2010-007 - Overland Park, KS CASI. Outlaw Cigar South CCO. Held at 13700 Metcalf, Overland Park KS. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Home Style chili $15.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. Cook both competitions for $30.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Soldiers' Angels a non-profit organization that provides aid and comfort to men and women of the US Military, veterans and their families. Outlaw Cigar is sponsoring a party with food, drinks and cigar specials featuring XIKAR and Jesus Fuego from 10am until 6pm. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754- 6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com. Make checks payable to Gladiator Chili Pod.
Jul 31, 2010-008 - Whistler, BC CASI. BC Provincial Championship Held a Dusty's Bar & BBQ. Benefits Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Make checks payable to Whistler Blackomb, C/O Whistler, Blackomb, 4545 Blackomb Way, Whistler BC VON 1 B4. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Steve Burnfield chili4steve@gmail.com 604-255-3363. On advertising probation.
Aug 1, 2010-001 - Tahoka, TX CASI. No Adult Supervision Day After CCO CANCELLED.
Aug 1, 2010-002 - Batavia, IL CASI. 19th Windmill City Chili Cookoff Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510. 630-879-7934 Email WCCCO@comcast.net.
Aug 1, 2010-003 - Sattler, TX CASI. Sunday Canyon Lake Chili CCO. Held at Dam Red Barn Canyon Lake Texas. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon Chili Grind Only. See BBQ and Chili Cookoff previous day. Contact Cindy 1-210-557-9467 Roger 210-413-9916.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
From Larry Kinnison:
Many of our friends and pod members have asked me for Audrey's address, so that they can send a card to her. I'm sure she would appreciate your thoughts so much. Tom Cook introduced her to our chili world and I'm sure she has many memories as we all do.
Audrey Steinkamp-244 Meadowlakes Dr.-Marble Falls, TX 78654
From Dave Hewlett:
Registration for the Great Pepper's Meeting as of July 26th.
Great Peppers registered = 42
Regional Referees registered = 9
Board Of Directors registered = 11 complete
Delegate guest registered = 35
Guest registered = 16
Volunteers registered = 3
VIPs reg = 5
This will be a regular update for the next while until we have a fairly good count on the number of people planning to attend this year's Great Pepper's Meeting.
NOTE: Please note that because of the untimely death of the Great Pepper, Tom Cook, the Highland Lakes Pod has announced that the Great Pepper for the remainder of this Chili Year will be Larry "Doc" Kinnison.
The minutes from the Summer Board meeting and the Profit and Loss Financial Comparison for 2009 to 2008 have been posted on the CASI web site in the History Section of CIS.
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 $12,000.00 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, pod, 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 Chairman
Jezell8642@aol.com
214 392 3499 cell
Pod Newsletter Contest
We will again have a Pod Newsletter contest this year. Newsletters will be judged on content, (Pod news & CASI news), appearance, and overall information. If your Pod wishes to enter, please forward the July, August and September issues of your Pod Newsletter to me at:RBFoltz@aol.com
Winners will be announced at TICC
Many of our friends and pod members have asked me for Audrey's address, so that they can send a card to her. I'm sure she would appreciate your thoughts so much. Tom Cook introduced her to our chili world and I'm sure she has many memories as we all do.
Audrey Steinkamp-244 Meadowlakes Dr.-Marble Falls, TX 78654
From Dave Hewlett:
Registration for the Great Pepper's Meeting as of July 26th.
Great Peppers registered = 42
Regional Referees registered = 9
Board Of Directors registered = 11 complete
Delegate guest registered = 35
Guest registered = 16
Volunteers registered = 3
VIPs reg = 5
This will be a regular update for the next while until we have a fairly good count on the number of people planning to attend this year's Great Pepper's Meeting.
NOTE: Please note that because of the untimely death of the Great Pepper, Tom Cook, the Highland Lakes Pod has announced that the Great Pepper for the remainder of this Chili Year will be Larry "Doc" Kinnison.
The minutes from the Summer Board meeting and the Profit and Loss Financial Comparison for 2009 to 2008 have been posted on the CASI web site in the History Section of CIS.
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 $12,000.00 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, pod, 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 Chairman
Jezell8642@aol.com
214 392 3499 cell
Pod Newsletter Contest
We will again have a Pod Newsletter contest this year. Newsletters will be judged on content, (Pod news & CASI news), appearance, and overall information. If your Pod wishes to enter, please forward the July, August and September issues of your Pod Newsletter to me at:RBFoltz@aol.com
Winners will be announced at TICC
Monday, July 26, 2010
From Lee Kroencke:
Just a quick reminder that this coming weekend, July 31st, and Aug 1st, are two dates to keep in mind for chili in the Kansas City area.
Outlaw Cigar South Chili Cook-off. http://www.outlawcigar.com/ Held at 13700 Metcalf, Overland Park KS. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Home Style chili $15.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. Cook both competitions for $30.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. We have been getting lots of inquiries about this cook-off, seems everyone has heard the word about the great events at Outlaw Cigar. In addition to a fantastic chili cook-off there is food, drinks and cigar specials featuring XIKAR and Jesus Fuego from 10am until 6pm. Also, this is a very special event due to the untimely death of Shawnee Kansas Firefighter John Glaser, the proceeds from the cook-off will now benefit the JOHN GLASER FOUNDATION.
John lost his life in the line of duty in a house fire on May 22, 2010. Firefighter Glaser left behind a wife and 2 children. John was a loving father and devoted husband. His wife, Amber, who was his childhood sweetheart, released the following statement:
"John died doing something he loved. Knowing that, as well as the outpouring of support from the community, has been a tremendous help to us as we deal with his passing."
Glaser, 33, had decided to become a firefighter after 9/11. At his funeral service, fire chief Jeff Hudson said Glaser gave his life serving his community.
"John gave his life without hesitation while searching a home in very dangerous conditions because he thought someone was trapped in that burning home and he might be able to save them," he said.
Firefighters will also be on hand at the Chili Cook-off to sell shirts and raise additional monies for the foundation.
If you would like to donate but are unable to attend the cook-off, please contact Lee Kroencke at 913-754-6074, gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118, larry.velasquez@forbo.com. COOKS - PLEASE MAKE EXTRA THROW DOWN CHILI TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE JOHN GLAZER FOUNDATION.
On Sunday, August 1st, at 9:00AM the Gladiator Chili Pod will have their annual meeting at the VFW Post #846 located at 8804 Grant Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212. Cooked to order breakfast is available from the Post for $6 per person, all you can eat. This meeting includes POD elections and 2010 business.
NOTE: I have received 20 Annual Reports so far. Thank you to all of you who have already sent in this report. Remember that it is due to me no later than August 15. I would also remind you that if you have something to include on the agenda for the Great Peppers Meeting and/or have a handout that you would like to have included in the packets for each Great Pepper, I need that by August 25. I had put in the blog last week that I needed it by COB. I had somebody who wasn't sure what that is, so I am sorry if I used abbreviations that are unfamiliar. COB is Close of Business.
Also remember that I may not be able to blog on Friday or it will be later than usual. We will leave here early on Thursday Morning to fly to Cliff's Mothers. We will be there until August 9, if nothing changes our plans. I will blog each day, but I can not tell you what time it will happen.
If you have not registered for the Great Pepper's Meeting, please take the time and do it now. The paper work for this can be found on our web page (http://www.chili.org/). It is in the Resource Center.
The Resource Center is where you can find our CASI Documents. Little by little I am trying to get them all placed in the Resource Center so that everyone can easily find any of this information. If you think that there should be something placed in there that is not there currently, please let me know. This has been one of my projects for the last 2 years.
I am also still trying to get the History for each Pod. It will be placed in the History Section located in CIS. I have not received very many of those. Help us perserve the History of your Pod which is the History of CASI.
From Paul Vercontaire:
Just a quick reminder that this coming weekend, July 31st, and Aug 1st, are two dates to keep in mind for chili in the Kansas City area.
Outlaw Cigar South Chili Cook-off. http://www.outlawcigar.com/ Held at 13700 Metcalf, Overland Park KS. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Home Style chili $15.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. Cook both competitions for $30.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. We have been getting lots of inquiries about this cook-off, seems everyone has heard the word about the great events at Outlaw Cigar. In addition to a fantastic chili cook-off there is food, drinks and cigar specials featuring XIKAR and Jesus Fuego from 10am until 6pm. Also, this is a very special event due to the untimely death of Shawnee Kansas Firefighter John Glaser, the proceeds from the cook-off will now benefit the JOHN GLASER FOUNDATION.
John lost his life in the line of duty in a house fire on May 22, 2010. Firefighter Glaser left behind a wife and 2 children. John was a loving father and devoted husband. His wife, Amber, who was his childhood sweetheart, released the following statement:
"John died doing something he loved. Knowing that, as well as the outpouring of support from the community, has been a tremendous help to us as we deal with his passing."
Glaser, 33, had decided to become a firefighter after 9/11. At his funeral service, fire chief Jeff Hudson said Glaser gave his life serving his community.
"John gave his life without hesitation while searching a home in very dangerous conditions because he thought someone was trapped in that burning home and he might be able to save them," he said.
Firefighters will also be on hand at the Chili Cook-off to sell shirts and raise additional monies for the foundation.
If you would like to donate but are unable to attend the cook-off, please contact Lee Kroencke at 913-754-6074, gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118, larry.velasquez@forbo.com. COOKS - PLEASE MAKE EXTRA THROW DOWN CHILI TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE JOHN GLAZER FOUNDATION.
On Sunday, August 1st, at 9:00AM the Gladiator Chili Pod will have their annual meeting at the VFW Post #846 located at 8804 Grant Street, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212. Cooked to order breakfast is available from the Post for $6 per person, all you can eat. This meeting includes POD elections and 2010 business.
NOTE: I have received 20 Annual Reports so far. Thank you to all of you who have already sent in this report. Remember that it is due to me no later than August 15. I would also remind you that if you have something to include on the agenda for the Great Peppers Meeting and/or have a handout that you would like to have included in the packets for each Great Pepper, I need that by August 25. I had put in the blog last week that I needed it by COB. I had somebody who wasn't sure what that is, so I am sorry if I used abbreviations that are unfamiliar. COB is Close of Business.
Also remember that I may not be able to blog on Friday or it will be later than usual. We will leave here early on Thursday Morning to fly to Cliff's Mothers. We will be there until August 9, if nothing changes our plans. I will blog each day, but I can not tell you what time it will happen.
If you have not registered for the Great Pepper's Meeting, please take the time and do it now. The paper work for this can be found on our web page (http://www.chili.org/). It is in the Resource Center.
The Resource Center is where you can find our CASI Documents. Little by little I am trying to get them all placed in the Resource Center so that everyone can easily find any of this information. If you think that there should be something placed in there that is not there currently, please let me know. This has been one of my projects for the last 2 years.
I am also still trying to get the History for each Pod. It will be placed in the History Section located in CIS. I have not received very many of those. Help us perserve the History of your Pod which is the History of CASI.
From Paul Vercontaire:
Friday, July 23, 2010
From Doc Kinnison:
Below is for Lilly Hackworth:
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=668737&fh_id=11741&s_id=8923E6A1034F7EA6AEAF28C9F7B4D42A&sms_ss=email
From Michael Mayorga:
OK, folks, looks like the Spishocks are going to sponor another round of Last Chance/First Chance CCOs at their place again this year. Dates and info below. As in the past, bring your drinks and any side dishes will certainly be appreciated on the Saturday CCO.
Reserve the dates on your calendar; and let Dorothy know a week or two before the CCO if you’re planning on attending so she can get a headcount and plan according. See yas there. Janet Z always does a great gig.
Sept 30, 8pm turn in
Thursday night chili grind
Oct 1, 8pm turn-in
Friday night chili grind
Oct 2nd, 2pm turn-in
Saturday chili grind
Music by janet z
Rv parking-no hook ups. come stay,cook and enjoy the pool
Contacts: chuck spishock 281 802 7034 or dorothy 281 802 7034
From Jim Ezell:
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 $12,000.00 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, pod, 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 Chairman
Jezell8642@aol.com
214 392 3499 cell
NOTES:
The Terlingua Trails is Posted on CIS. It looks really good! Great job Dana.
If your information in CIS is not correct, please send me the updated information and I will update your record. Many times we use this information to contact one of you only to find out that the phone numbers, email address, and home address are not correct. This is specially important if you are the Great Pepper or the Regional Referee.
Remember: Your annual report is due to me by COB 15 August. This is also the deadline for submitting Nomination Applications for the CASI Board of Directors. If you cannot find the email with this information, you can find it on our web page (http://www.chili.org/) in the Resource Center. If you are planning on a presentation at the Great Pepper's Meeting, please send me your support material so that it can be included in the Great Pepper's Packet and so that I can post it and also send it to each Great Pepper so they can be prepared for this discussion and voting. I need that information by COB August 25. Thank you to those who have sent their information to me early. It allows me to have it assembled with less last minute rush.
Just a personal note: I have survived this last surgery which included taken bone from my hip and placing it on a wire and embedding it into my toe and foot. I am not sure which hurts the worse. My toe or my Hip. I am getting stronger each day. The stitches came out this week. I have spent the last 2 days without taking any antibiotics. This has not happened since February! Thanks to all of you for your patience, prayers, notes, etc to both of us. We are not out of the woods yet, but it is better. I am still very weak. If all goes well and if my father stays stable, we plan to fly to MO next Thur and spend a week with Cliff's family. I will still have email and cell phone service. I will attempt to post the blog each day. Those that have sent your annual report to me early are helping make this not such a stressful time. Cliff certainly deserves this break. He has been wonderful through out this entire ordeal with both my father and me. THANKS Cliff - I love you!
There are lots of CCOs this weekend. There surely is one in your neck of the woods. I hope it isn't as hot where you are planning on cooking as it is here in West Texas. Have a Great Chili Cooking Weekend. Even if your are not cooking chili, try to stay cool and enjoy Summer. It is fast coming to an end! Happy Weekend!
Below is for Lilly Hackworth:
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=668737&fh_id=11741&s_id=8923E6A1034F7EA6AEAF28C9F7B4D42A&sms_ss=email
From Michael Mayorga:
OK, folks, looks like the Spishocks are going to sponor another round of Last Chance/First Chance CCOs at their place again this year. Dates and info below. As in the past, bring your drinks and any side dishes will certainly be appreciated on the Saturday CCO.
Reserve the dates on your calendar; and let Dorothy know a week or two before the CCO if you’re planning on attending so she can get a headcount and plan according. See yas there. Janet Z always does a great gig.
Sept 30, 8pm turn in
Thursday night chili grind
Oct 1, 8pm turn-in
Friday night chili grind
Oct 2nd, 2pm turn-in
Saturday chili grind
Music by janet z
Rv parking-no hook ups. come stay,cook and enjoy the pool
Contacts: chuck spishock 281 802 7034 or dorothy 281 802 7034
From Jim Ezell:
LAST CALL FOR 2010
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 $12,000.00 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, pod, 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 Chairman
Jezell8642@aol.com
214 392 3499 cell
NOTES:
The Terlingua Trails is Posted on CIS. It looks really good! Great job Dana.
If your information in CIS is not correct, please send me the updated information and I will update your record. Many times we use this information to contact one of you only to find out that the phone numbers, email address, and home address are not correct. This is specially important if you are the Great Pepper or the Regional Referee.
Remember: Your annual report is due to me by COB 15 August. This is also the deadline for submitting Nomination Applications for the CASI Board of Directors. If you cannot find the email with this information, you can find it on our web page (http://www.chili.org/) in the Resource Center. If you are planning on a presentation at the Great Pepper's Meeting, please send me your support material so that it can be included in the Great Pepper's Packet and so that I can post it and also send it to each Great Pepper so they can be prepared for this discussion and voting. I need that information by COB August 25. Thank you to those who have sent their information to me early. It allows me to have it assembled with less last minute rush.
Just a personal note: I have survived this last surgery which included taken bone from my hip and placing it on a wire and embedding it into my toe and foot. I am not sure which hurts the worse. My toe or my Hip. I am getting stronger each day. The stitches came out this week. I have spent the last 2 days without taking any antibiotics. This has not happened since February! Thanks to all of you for your patience, prayers, notes, etc to both of us. We are not out of the woods yet, but it is better. I am still very weak. If all goes well and if my father stays stable, we plan to fly to MO next Thur and spend a week with Cliff's family. I will still have email and cell phone service. I will attempt to post the blog each day. Those that have sent your annual report to me early are helping make this not such a stressful time. Cliff certainly deserves this break. He has been wonderful through out this entire ordeal with both my father and me. THANKS Cliff - I love you!
There are lots of CCOs this weekend. There surely is one in your neck of the woods. I hope it isn't as hot where you are planning on cooking as it is here in West Texas. Have a Great Chili Cooking Weekend. Even if your are not cooking chili, try to stay cool and enjoy Summer. It is fast coming to an end! Happy Weekend!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
From Doc Kinnison:
The Highland Lakes Pod has lost another Pod member. Lillian (Lilly) Hackworth passed away on Tuesday. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 24, 2010 at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings. Lilly was a member of the Pod since the beginning. Please keep husband Dave Hackworth and family in your thoughts and prayers. More information: www.phillips&luckeyfuneralhome.com
From Lee Kroencke:
Notice
The Outlaw Cigar Company Chili Cook-off would like to announce due to the untimely death of Shawnee Kansas Firefighter John Glaser, the proceeds from the upcoming July 31st cook-off will now benefit the JOHN GLASER FOUNDATION.
John lost his life in the line of duty in a house fire on May 22,2010. Firefighter Glaser left behind a wife and 2 children. John was a loving father and devoted husband.
His wife, Amber, who was his childhood sweetheart, released the following statement:
"John died doing something he loved. Knowing that, as well as the outpouring of support from the community, has been a tremendous help to us as we deal with his passing."
Glaser, 33, had decided to become a firefighter after 9/11. At his funeral service, fire chief Jeff Hudson said Glaser gave his life serving his community.
"John gave his life without hesitation while searching a home in very dangerous conditions because he thought someone was trapped in that burning home and he might be able to save them," he said.
Firefighters will also be on hand at the Chili Cook-off to sell shirts and raise additional monies for the foundation.
If you would like to donate but are unable to attend the cookoff, please contact Lee Kroencke at gladiatorchili@yahoo.com
From Dave Hewlett:
International CCO. Kappa Beta a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their third chili cook off to benefit the Susan B. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Please contact Kelly Kinser at 214-354-1676 or mwkhome@verizon.net
Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans will be a 12 p.m. turn in and will pay 1st place. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta.
There will be camping for RVs with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve.
There will be 3 stoves as prizes. They are going to give one to the Best of Show and the other two to places 1 and 2 in the chili cook off. They are planning to give a $25 gift certificate from Wal-Mart to the 3rd place chili winner or to the 1 or 2nd place winner if they are also the best of show winner. They also have a $10 gift certificate for the Bean Winner.
Come one come all and enjoy the fun.
From Larry Burress:
A reminder to get your entry in for the National Open Chili Championship.
Somehow I did not realize that yesterday was Wednesday, so I am posting this weekend's CCOs today!
Jul 24, 2010-001 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. 17th Annual Cloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Email t.chaney@yahoo.com. Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Table monitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend.
Jul 24, 2010-002 - Austin, TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend. Benefits Carefree Charities. Entry fee $93.00. Ken Rodd 210- 887-8827.
Jul 24, 2010-003 - Garland, TX CASI. Epsilon Sigma Alpha 3rd CCO International CCO. Kappa Beta a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their third chili cook off to benefit the Susan B. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Garland, Texas. Please contact Kelly Kinser 214-354-1676 or mwkhome@verizon.net. Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans will be a 12 p.m. turn in and will pay 1st place. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta. There will be camping for RVs with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve. Alternate contact Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806. The summer may be hot, but the Cookoff is now offering Coleman Stoves to the top 3 chili winners.
Jul 24, 2010-004 - Brownwood, TX CASI. Friends of Thunderbird Bay 2nd Annual CCO. It will be held at Riverside Park. It will benefit 'Friends of Thunderbird Bay' which is a non-profit organization formed in order to help our neighbors in the Home Owner Associations to receive fair and consistent treatment and help individuals in need. Chili Entry fee is $18.00. Turn-in time is 2:00. There's also IBCA Beans, Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket. Contact the promoter for entry fees on barbeque. Checks payable to Friends of Thunderbird Bay. Contact Linda Kingston 4310 Cheyenne Drive, May, Texas 76857. 325-642-8274. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 24, 2010-005 - Wauwatosa, WI CASI. Chili'n on the Avenue. Closed off street with designated CASI parking. Entry fee $18 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NANA. Benefits North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance. Contact Michael Phillips madmikal@yahoo.com 414-588-8289. http://www.easttosa.org/
Jul 24, 2010-006 - Odessa, TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Cookoff. Held at Knights of Columbus on Andrews Hwy. Entry Fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Contact Ismael Sanchez 432-202-0716. Call for BBQ information.
Jul 24, 2010-007 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Annual Cook Off. Held at American Legion Post 169, 4505 Lakeshore Dr. Wichita Falls, Tx. Benefits college scholarship fund. Entry fee chili $20, chili ground only. Turn in time 2:00 pm Entry fee beans $5 turn in 12 noon. Friday night cooks party and meal. RV parking, no hook ups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171, Wichita Falls, TX. 76305-2217. Phone 940 322- 5057. Email saybarley@aol.com
Jul 24, 2010-008 - Moulton, TX CASI. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree. Location Moulton City Park 500 S. Lancaster. Turn in time is 12 noon. Entry fee is $20, and $25 after July 18th. Contact Moulton Chamber of Commerce 361-596-7205. P.O. Box 482, Moulton TX 77975.
Jul 25, 2010-001 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. 3rd Annual Day After Cloudcroft CCO This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available. Plentiful lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains on this weekend. Table monitors will be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064.
The Highland Lakes Pod has lost another Pod member. Lillian (Lilly) Hackworth passed away on Tuesday. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 24, 2010 at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings. Lilly was a member of the Pod since the beginning. Please keep husband Dave Hackworth and family in your thoughts and prayers. More information: www.phillips&luckeyfuneralhome.com
From Lee Kroencke:
Notice
The Outlaw Cigar Company Chili Cook-off would like to announce due to the untimely death of Shawnee Kansas Firefighter John Glaser, the proceeds from the upcoming July 31st cook-off will now benefit the JOHN GLASER FOUNDATION.
John lost his life in the line of duty in a house fire on May 22,2010. Firefighter Glaser left behind a wife and 2 children. John was a loving father and devoted husband.
His wife, Amber, who was his childhood sweetheart, released the following statement:
"John died doing something he loved. Knowing that, as well as the outpouring of support from the community, has been a tremendous help to us as we deal with his passing."
Glaser, 33, had decided to become a firefighter after 9/11. At his funeral service, fire chief Jeff Hudson said Glaser gave his life serving his community.
"John gave his life without hesitation while searching a home in very dangerous conditions because he thought someone was trapped in that burning home and he might be able to save them," he said.
Firefighters will also be on hand at the Chili Cook-off to sell shirts and raise additional monies for the foundation.
If you would like to donate but are unable to attend the cookoff, please contact Lee Kroencke at gladiatorchili@yahoo.com
From Dave Hewlett:
International CCO. Kappa Beta a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their third chili cook off to benefit the Susan B. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Please contact Kelly Kinser at 214-354-1676 or mwkhome@verizon.net
Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans will be a 12 p.m. turn in and will pay 1st place. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta.
There will be camping for RVs with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve.
There will be 3 stoves as prizes. They are going to give one to the Best of Show and the other two to places 1 and 2 in the chili cook off. They are planning to give a $25 gift certificate from Wal-Mart to the 3rd place chili winner or to the 1 or 2nd place winner if they are also the best of show winner. They also have a $10 gift certificate for the Bean Winner.
Come one come all and enjoy the fun.
From Larry Burress:
A reminder to get your entry in for the National Open Chili Championship.
Jul 24, 2010-001 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. 17th Annual Cloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Email t.chaney@yahoo.com. Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Table monitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend.
Jul 24, 2010-002 - Austin, TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend. Benefits Carefree Charities. Entry fee $93.00. Ken Rodd 210- 887-8827.
Jul 24, 2010-003 - Garland, TX CASI. Epsilon Sigma Alpha 3rd CCO International CCO. Kappa Beta a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their third chili cook off to benefit the Susan B. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Garland, Texas. Please contact Kelly Kinser 214-354-1676 or mwkhome@verizon.net. Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans will be a 12 p.m. turn in and will pay 1st place. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta. There will be camping for RVs with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve. Alternate contact Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806. The summer may be hot, but the Cookoff is now offering Coleman Stoves to the top 3 chili winners.
Jul 24, 2010-004 - Brownwood, TX CASI. Friends of Thunderbird Bay 2nd Annual CCO. It will be held at Riverside Park. It will benefit 'Friends of Thunderbird Bay' which is a non-profit organization formed in order to help our neighbors in the Home Owner Associations to receive fair and consistent treatment and help individuals in need. Chili Entry fee is $18.00. Turn-in time is 2:00. There's also IBCA Beans, Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket. Contact the promoter for entry fees on barbeque. Checks payable to Friends of Thunderbird Bay. Contact Linda Kingston 4310 Cheyenne Drive, May, Texas 76857. 325-642-8274. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 24, 2010-005 - Wauwatosa, WI CASI. Chili'n on the Avenue. Closed off street with designated CASI parking. Entry fee $18 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NANA. Benefits North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance. Contact Michael Phillips madmikal@yahoo.com 414-588-8289. http://www.easttosa.org/
Jul 24, 2010-006 - Odessa, TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Cookoff. Held at Knights of Columbus on Andrews Hwy. Entry Fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Contact Ismael Sanchez 432-202-0716. Call for BBQ information.
Jul 24, 2010-007 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Annual Cook Off. Held at American Legion Post 169, 4505 Lakeshore Dr. Wichita Falls, Tx. Benefits college scholarship fund. Entry fee chili $20, chili ground only. Turn in time 2:00 pm Entry fee beans $5 turn in 12 noon. Friday night cooks party and meal. RV parking, no hook ups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171, Wichita Falls, TX. 76305-2217. Phone 940 322- 5057. Email saybarley@aol.com
Jul 24, 2010-008 - Moulton, TX CASI. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree. Location Moulton City Park 500 S. Lancaster. Turn in time is 12 noon. Entry fee is $20, and $25 after July 18th. Contact Moulton Chamber of Commerce 361-596-7205. P.O. Box 482, Moulton TX 77975.
Jul 25, 2010-001 - Cloudcroft, NM CASI. 3rd Annual Day After Cloudcroft CCO This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available. Plentiful lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains on this weekend. Table monitors will be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
From Jim Stateczny:
My staff has completed the modifications and the CIS is functional again.
From Erik Ackerson:
Imagine setting up your chili tent and fixins' just steps from the azure blue Caribbean Sea.
Imagine your toes in the sand as you look over a crowd of almost 6,000 tanned swimsuit wearing chili fans!
A cool tropical breeze blows through the surrounding palm trees as the music of Austin's own Van Wilk comes from the central stage.
You could be living this dream if you were to join us on Sunday August 22nd for the 26th Annual Texas Society of the Virgin Islands Chili Cookoff on Sunday August 22nd on beautiful St Thomas!
From Sammie Plant:
A little tip for GP's
GP's Please take time to get your registration into Dave for the GP meeting. From a former host you do not know how important this is for the planning of every thing connected to a successful meeting. We GP's all need to want this to be a success. This is a place where our voice can be heard. So get off your keister and get counted. YOU CAN MAKE a difference in success and show Donna how much we appreciate all she does for CASI.
See you there, SAMMIE PLANT
My staff has completed the modifications and the CIS is functional again.
From Erik Ackerson:
Imagine setting up your chili tent and fixins' just steps from the azure blue Caribbean Sea.
Imagine your toes in the sand as you look over a crowd of almost 6,000 tanned swimsuit wearing chili fans!
A cool tropical breeze blows through the surrounding palm trees as the music of Austin's own Van Wilk comes from the central stage.
You could be living this dream if you were to join us on Sunday August 22nd for the 26th Annual Texas Society of the Virgin Islands Chili Cookoff on Sunday August 22nd on beautiful St Thomas!
From Sammie Plant:
A little tip for GP's
GP's Please take time to get your registration into Dave for the GP meeting. From a former host you do not know how important this is for the planning of every thing connected to a successful meeting. We GP's all need to want this to be a success. This is a place where our voice can be heard. So get off your keister and get counted. YOU CAN MAKE a difference in success and show Donna how much we appreciate all she does for CASI.
See you there, SAMMIE PLANT
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
From Doc Kinnison:
Services for Tom Cook will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at The 1st Baptist Church-501 12th St-Marble Falls, TX. Burial will be on Saturday at 3 p.m. at The Comal Cemetary in New Braunfels, TX.
Visitation will be on Friday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at The Clements Wilcox Funeral Home - 1805 North 281-Marble Falls, TX. Phone # 830-693-4373
Friends and family are invited to Tom's home after the church service. 618 Avenue E-Marble Falls, TX
From Bucky Seelig:
Born: June 10, 1945
Died: July 18, 2010
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00AM
First Baptist Church
Marble Falls, Texas
Burial
Saturday, July 24, 2010
3:00PM
Comal Cemetery
New Braunfels, Texas
In Memory of
Tom Cook
Thomas Dean "Tom" Cook, 65, of Marble Falls died July 18, 2010. Born June 10, 1945 in San Antonio, Tom was the son of M.A. & Anita (Reidsel) Cook.
Tom was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He was a quarry manager at Dean Word/Capitol Aggregates and had been employed there for 39 years. He was very active in the Highland Lakes Chili Pod and was their "Great Pepper". His sons will always remember him as a great father and friend to many, many people in Marble Falls.
Survivors include his sons: Todd Cook of Tampa, Fl., Craig Cook & wife Melissa of San Antonio and Daniel Cook & wife Rachel of Tucson, Az. and his grandchildren: Alexandra, Taylor, Morgan, Miranda, Austin and Harper. He is also survived by his sister Marion Clark of Boerne and twin sister Gerry Currey of Austin and his brothers, Jim Cook of New Braunfels and John Cook of Pleasanton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle in October 2005, his parents and one sister, Meta Beth Cook.
Visitation will be Friday, July 23, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Marble Falls with Bro. Max Copeland officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 PM at Comal Cemetery in New Braunfels.
Condolences may be offered at http://www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com/
Arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls.
From Jim Stateczny:
Due to an upgrade on the server the CIS will not be available for a day or two.
From Erik K.Ackerson:
Howdy from the Sunny Caribbean.
There is still time to buy that plane ticket,splash on the sun block and sink your toes in a white sand beach near a clear blue ocean at this years chili cookoff. The date is Sunday August 22nd and the special cooks rate at the Island Beachcomber is just $99!!
E-mail me back for all of the details! erik@vicl.org
Erik K.Ackerson
Great Pepper
Texas Society of the Virgin Islands
340-473-8706
"Cookin' Chili for Charity and Dun!"
From Dave Hewlett:
It is mid-July and only 33 of the 73 Great Peppers have registered for the GPM. GP’s please address the issue.
NOTE:
I want to remind each of the Great Pepper's that their Annual Report is due to me No Later Than August 15. I have not received very many of those reports as of yet. If you can not find the paperwork for this report, you can go to the Web Page (http://www.chili.org/) and go to the Resource Center. You will find the paperwork there!
Also, If you are running for one of the CASI Board Positions, please send your paperwork to Karen Bains. This paperwork can also be found in the Resource Center.
Services for Tom Cook will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at The 1st Baptist Church-501 12th St-Marble Falls, TX. Burial will be on Saturday at 3 p.m. at The Comal Cemetary in New Braunfels, TX.
Visitation will be on Friday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at The Clements Wilcox Funeral Home - 1805 North 281-Marble Falls, TX. Phone # 830-693-4373
Friends and family are invited to Tom's home after the church service. 618 Avenue E-Marble Falls, TX
From Bucky Seelig:
Born: June 10, 1945
Died: July 18, 2010
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00AM
First Baptist Church
Marble Falls, Texas
Burial
Saturday, July 24, 2010
3:00PM
Comal Cemetery
New Braunfels, Texas
In Memory of
Tom Cook
Thomas Dean "Tom" Cook, 65, of Marble Falls died July 18, 2010. Born June 10, 1945 in San Antonio, Tom was the son of M.A. & Anita (Reidsel) Cook.
Tom was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He was a quarry manager at Dean Word/Capitol Aggregates and had been employed there for 39 years. He was very active in the Highland Lakes Chili Pod and was their "Great Pepper". His sons will always remember him as a great father and friend to many, many people in Marble Falls.
Survivors include his sons: Todd Cook of Tampa, Fl., Craig Cook & wife Melissa of San Antonio and Daniel Cook & wife Rachel of Tucson, Az. and his grandchildren: Alexandra, Taylor, Morgan, Miranda, Austin and Harper. He is also survived by his sister Marion Clark of Boerne and twin sister Gerry Currey of Austin and his brothers, Jim Cook of New Braunfels and John Cook of Pleasanton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle in October 2005, his parents and one sister, Meta Beth Cook.
Visitation will be Friday, July 23, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Marble Falls with Bro. Max Copeland officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 PM at Comal Cemetery in New Braunfels.
Condolences may be offered at http://www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com/
Arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls.
From Jim Stateczny:
Due to an upgrade on the server the CIS will not be available for a day or two.
From Erik K.Ackerson:
Howdy from the Sunny Caribbean.
There is still time to buy that plane ticket,splash on the sun block and sink your toes in a white sand beach near a clear blue ocean at this years chili cookoff. The date is Sunday August 22nd and the special cooks rate at the Island Beachcomber is just $99!!
E-mail me back for all of the details! erik@vicl.org
Erik K.Ackerson
Great Pepper
Texas Society of the Virgin Islands
340-473-8706
"Cookin' Chili for Charity and Dun!"
From Dave Hewlett:
It is mid-July and only 33 of the 73 Great Peppers have registered for the GPM. GP’s please address the issue.
NOTE:
I want to remind each of the Great Pepper's that their Annual Report is due to me No Later Than August 15. I have not received very many of those reports as of yet. If you can not find the paperwork for this report, you can go to the Web Page (http://www.chili.org/) and go to the Resource Center. You will find the paperwork there!
Also, If you are running for one of the CASI Board Positions, please send your paperwork to Karen Bains. This paperwork can also be found in the Resource Center.
Monday, July 19, 2010
From Ralph Hay, Alcalde:
Attention Cooks and Old 320 Members alike – I need help in finding some missing Old 320 Members. Please get your eyes and ears open to see if you can help me locate these people. First – Mark and LaNell Beck, last known address was P.O. Box 61, Bedford Park, IL. Next is Linda Shaw – last known address is 8154 Surrey Cove, Cordova, TN.
The above is a perfect example of why I keep pressing everyone to get their Profiles completed and mailed back to me. These two people have moved from their last know address and their mail has come back to me as “Attempted – Not Known, Unable to Forward.” You may not be aware of the Procedure that states as follows – IN THE EVENT THE ALCALDE IS UNABLE TO LOCATE AN OLD 320 MEMBER AFER NOTIFICATION OF REGISTERED MAIL FOR THREE (3) YEARS,THEN THE OLD 320 SITE(S) REVERTS TO CASI.
Old 320 Members, It is quickly approaching the time to let me know if you will not be using your Site(s) and as in the past you want to give your permission for a Cook/cooks that do not have their own Site to use yours. If you want a Specific person to use your Site, please let me know A.S.A.P. Also, Great Peppers of Pods that are Site Holders, you are responsible to let me know who will be using your Pods’ Site(s).
See you at the Great Peppers Meeting.
From Doc Kinnison:
Our Great Pepper, Tom Cook, passed away this morning (Sunday). Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Will forward more information as we receive it.
God Bless
If I get more information today, I will do a second post.
Attention Cooks and Old 320 Members alike – I need help in finding some missing Old 320 Members. Please get your eyes and ears open to see if you can help me locate these people. First – Mark and LaNell Beck, last known address was P.O. Box 61, Bedford Park, IL. Next is Linda Shaw – last known address is 8154 Surrey Cove, Cordova, TN.
The above is a perfect example of why I keep pressing everyone to get their Profiles completed and mailed back to me. These two people have moved from their last know address and their mail has come back to me as “Attempted – Not Known, Unable to Forward.” You may not be aware of the Procedure that states as follows – IN THE EVENT THE ALCALDE IS UNABLE TO LOCATE AN OLD 320 MEMBER AFER NOTIFICATION OF REGISTERED MAIL FOR THREE (3) YEARS,THEN THE OLD 320 SITE(S) REVERTS TO CASI.
Old 320 Members, It is quickly approaching the time to let me know if you will not be using your Site(s) and as in the past you want to give your permission for a Cook/cooks that do not have their own Site to use yours. If you want a Specific person to use your Site, please let me know A.S.A.P. Also, Great Peppers of Pods that are Site Holders, you are responsible to let me know who will be using your Pods’ Site(s).
See you at the Great Peppers Meeting.
From Doc Kinnison:
Our Great Pepper, Tom Cook, passed away this morning (Sunday). Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Will forward more information as we receive it.
God Bless
If I get more information today, I will do a second post.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
It's Friday and time to think about the weekend. There is not much news, just lots of CCOs. Just a few reminders:
- Have you registered for the Great Pepper's Meeting? Time is running out and we do not have all of the Great Pepper's registered or all the Pods represented.
- If you are the Great Pepper, have you begun to fill out your Annual Report and get it returned to me? Remember the due date is no later than August 15.
Hope you all have a good summener weekend. You will need to stay where it is cool. It is going to be hot in this part of Texas!
- Have you registered for the Great Pepper's Meeting? Time is running out and we do not have all of the Great Pepper's registered or all the Pods represented.
- If you are the Great Pepper, have you begun to fill out your Annual Report and get it returned to me? Remember the due date is no later than August 15.
Hope you all have a good summener weekend. You will need to stay where it is cool. It is going to be hot in this part of Texas!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
From Becky Allen:
The Texas Festivals and Events Association annual conference was kicked off in a grand way with a CASI CCO and Margarita Pour-Off during their kick-off party on Thursday, July 8 at Traders Village in Houston. 36 cooks turned out to show off their best for the festival organizers from across the state. From margaritas and chili, to show; the TFEA folks were impressed and still talking about the event several days later. The margaritas were a great ice-breaker for the evening, and with People’s Choice award up for grabs, an ideal way for the TFEA folks to meet all the CASI cooks. Congrats to Marolyn Blair who won not only People’s Choice, but also 1st place margaritas! Evidently she knows what to do with limes and tequila! This was a wonderful opportunity for CASI to show what they can do and it looks like some festivals will want to host a new CCO in the future. Thanks go to TFEA for asking Becky Allen to put together this event and Mike Baxter of Traders Village for hosting us at his facility. Also, thanks to all the CASI Directors who came out to support this CCO as well as several previous TICC winners. And we owe a huge thank-you to all those who helped with registration and the judging tables, especially Sherrie Davis for being Referee and Keith Karaff for serving as Head Judge. As the conference moves locations from year to year, we don’t know if we’ll get the opportunity to do this again, but if we do, we’ll certainly be ready!
Margarita Results – 14 margaritas
1st – Marolyn Blair
2nd – Dana Plocheck
3 – Susan Armand
People’s Choice – Marolyn Blair
Chili Results – 36 chilis
1st – Dana Plocheck
2nd – Becky Allen – Q’d
3rd – Pat Dozier
4th – Jo Quest
5th – Nancy Draper
6th – Doris Greenlees
7th – Phil Greenlees
8th – Vickie Hebert
9th – Phil Barnes
10th – Dave Pitts
Show Results
1st – Michael Mayorga – AYI MIJO
2nd – Becky Allen – The Buzzards Too
3rd – Julie Cooper – King Chili
From Jamie Burress:
The 27th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod Cookoff is Juy 17 & 18, 2010. It is one of the most laid back cookoffs of the year. We hope you will come cook chili, try our "new" event The Back Yard Chef, judge or just play in the river with us.
Cook's party Friday night, potluck dinner on Saturday and breakfast served both mornings. For information call 512-353-8895 or e-mail janieb@alertservices.com. Hope to see you there.
Again from Mama Sue:
Hi folks, Mama Sue Here:
Got another one of those "situations" and need some hep. The Waterhole Saloon in DelValle has scheduled a Chili /BBQ cook off on July 17. It is up against the PCP Pod cook off in Staples. We are not trying to pit one against the other, all we're asking is that if you are not cooking at Staples, please come to Del Valle.
Ken Rodd is needing help running the cook off and needs cooks. John and I are in the charge of our Annual Caffey family reunion and we cannot help out at either one. Please help us if you can. Please call Ken if you can help him on Saturday 210-887-8827.
A Request for Help:
As you can see this is not a formal, regulation style chili cook off but rather just a fun time of fellowship for some of our church families. I was hoping that if there were no other events this same weekend that perhaps one of your certified judges could come and take part in our event and lend their expertise to our chili creations. I know that this might seem like an odd request but I really thought it might be fun to have someone who actually knows what they are doing, judging and offering tips during our event.
If you could, would it be possible for you to contact those in the Atlanta area (specifically the south side) who might be qualified and see if they would be interested in helping with our event?
I would greatly appreciate it.
Eric Lunsford
678-234-0035 cell
Note: Life is never dull at our house. I think I will be glad to see 2010 come to a halt. After Dinner last night Cliff thought he heard water running and asked me if I had left water running outdoors. I said that it has been a full month since I have used a garden hose. We opened the garage door to see that the hot water tank was leaking every where. Guess What? I am making lemonade today!
The Texas Festivals and Events Association annual conference was kicked off in a grand way with a CASI CCO and Margarita Pour-Off during their kick-off party on Thursday, July 8 at Traders Village in Houston. 36 cooks turned out to show off their best for the festival organizers from across the state. From margaritas and chili, to show; the TFEA folks were impressed and still talking about the event several days later. The margaritas were a great ice-breaker for the evening, and with People’s Choice award up for grabs, an ideal way for the TFEA folks to meet all the CASI cooks. Congrats to Marolyn Blair who won not only People’s Choice, but also 1st place margaritas! Evidently she knows what to do with limes and tequila! This was a wonderful opportunity for CASI to show what they can do and it looks like some festivals will want to host a new CCO in the future. Thanks go to TFEA for asking Becky Allen to put together this event and Mike Baxter of Traders Village for hosting us at his facility. Also, thanks to all the CASI Directors who came out to support this CCO as well as several previous TICC winners. And we owe a huge thank-you to all those who helped with registration and the judging tables, especially Sherrie Davis for being Referee and Keith Karaff for serving as Head Judge. As the conference moves locations from year to year, we don’t know if we’ll get the opportunity to do this again, but if we do, we’ll certainly be ready!
Margarita Results – 14 margaritas
1st – Marolyn Blair
2nd – Dana Plocheck
3 – Susan Armand
People’s Choice – Marolyn Blair
Chili Results – 36 chilis
1st – Dana Plocheck
2nd – Becky Allen – Q’d
3rd – Pat Dozier
4th – Jo Quest
5th – Nancy Draper
6th – Doris Greenlees
7th – Phil Greenlees
8th – Vickie Hebert
9th – Phil Barnes
10th – Dave Pitts
Show Results
1st – Michael Mayorga – AYI MIJO
2nd – Becky Allen – The Buzzards Too
3rd – Julie Cooper – King Chili
From Jamie Burress:
The 27th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod Cookoff is Juy 17 & 18, 2010. It is one of the most laid back cookoffs of the year. We hope you will come cook chili, try our "new" event The Back Yard Chef, judge or just play in the river with us.
Cook's party Friday night, potluck dinner on Saturday and breakfast served both mornings. For information call 512-353-8895 or e-mail janieb@alertservices.com. Hope to see you there.
Again from Mama Sue:
Hi folks, Mama Sue Here:
Got another one of those "situations" and need some hep. The Waterhole Saloon in DelValle has scheduled a Chili /BBQ cook off on July 17. It is up against the PCP Pod cook off in Staples. We are not trying to pit one against the other, all we're asking is that if you are not cooking at Staples, please come to Del Valle.
Ken Rodd is needing help running the cook off and needs cooks. John and I are in the charge of our Annual Caffey family reunion and we cannot help out at either one. Please help us if you can. Please call Ken if you can help him on Saturday 210-887-8827.
A Request for Help:
As you can see this is not a formal, regulation style chili cook off but rather just a fun time of fellowship for some of our church families. I was hoping that if there were no other events this same weekend that perhaps one of your certified judges could come and take part in our event and lend their expertise to our chili creations. I know that this might seem like an odd request but I really thought it might be fun to have someone who actually knows what they are doing, judging and offering tips during our event.
If you could, would it be possible for you to contact those in the Atlanta area (specifically the south side) who might be qualified and see if they would be interested in helping with our event?
I would greatly appreciate it.
Eric Lunsford
678-234-0035 cell
Note: Life is never dull at our house. I think I will be glad to see 2010 come to a halt. After Dinner last night Cliff thought he heard water running and asked me if I had left water running outdoors. I said that it has been a full month since I have used a garden hose. We opened the garage door to see that the hot water tank was leaking every where. Guess What? I am making lemonade today!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
From Barbara Herrin:
LOST SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
I am still looking for two of our scholarship students. They are Lauren McAdams and Luke Sotkovski. Both received scholarships beginning in 2008. I have no contact information for them and have not received their fall and spring grades. I need the grades and contact information to issue their checks for this fall. If anyone knows these students, please let me know ASAP.
From Jim Stateczny:
I have changed (simplified) the download procedure for the tally program. I realized that this version no longer requires the .net framework and so the download procedure can be streamlined. Now when you click on the reference a box will pop up asking if you want to run the program, or save it. Simply save it to your desktop and the icon will appear. Very simple.
GREAT PEPPER'S:
Remember that your Annual Report is due to me by August 15. This is your ticket for attending the Great Pepper's meeting in Salado, TX on September 11. If you or the Pod has an issue that you would like to have put on the agenda for this meeting, please contact me with the information. If you have a handout for this meeting, please send it to me as soon as possible. The Annual Credential Report is also located in the Resource Center on the CASI web page (http://www.chili.org/). I have already received several of these reports. Thanks to all of you who have sent your report in early.
Be a Candidate for the CASI Board: Do you need some excitment in your life? Are you looking for a job that is fun and rewarding? Think about running for the CASI Board. The nomination package is located in the Resource Center on the CASI web page (http://www.chili.org/).
Larry Burress remind you that the National Chili Cookoff will be held August 14 in Buda, TX. See the flyer below.
If you have an article for the August Terlingua Trails please get it to Dana Plocheck by the evening of July 15 which is tomorrow!
From Dorathy Williams:
ATTENTION..
Reminder, if you plan on having a September cookoff, you only have 1 more days to send the information to me so that it will appear in the August Trails.
...don't miss out!
It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs this weekend. This week there are CCOs in 4 different States. Hope you can find one that you want to attend!
Jul 17, 2010-001 - Gering, NE CASI. 24th Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee's - $20 for CASI red chili, $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, CASI red rules, grind only, adult supervision required) $7.50 for dry beans, $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for green. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks supper / party 6:30 pm at the Oregon Trail Building 1125 J St, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 9361. Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home:308- 635-7852 Cell: 308-672-3502, e- mail; khab@charter.net , Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293 e-mail. ill@gvpman.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Jul 17, 2010-002 - Lenexa, KS CASI. Backyard Chili Heads Cookoff. Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff held at 13110 W 83rd Street located between Quivira & Pflumm St. Entry fee $25.00, CASI turn-in @ 1pm. Salsa $5.00 & Margarita $5.00, times to be determined. Benefits the Gladiator Chili Pod charities and Great Peppers Meeting Fund. Make checks payable to the Gladiator Chili Pod. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 17, 2010-003 - Staples, TX CASI. 27th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCO San Marcos River Staples Dam on FM 1977 off Hwy 80. Due to location and liability concerns, this is an adult only event. You may move onto site after Noon on Friday July 16th, 2009. Entry fee $20 Saturday, $18 Sunday, $35 both days in advance. Friday night cooks feed, breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Larry 512-353-8895. See cookoff next day.
Jul 17, 2010-004 - Odessa, TX CASI. SAL Cookoff Held at American Legion Post 430, 8th and Pueblo. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks paid to SAL Squadron 430. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Keith Coffman 432-367-9093.
Jul 17, 2010-005 - Pinetop, AZ CASI. 12th Annual Chili Cookoff in the Pines, at 1701 East White Mt Blvd, Lakeside AZ. Benefits Love Kitchen/?. Contact Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888 or (Cell): 480- 299-6738 or email tatonzi@cox.net Please register by July 10th. Chili Cook-off Kick-off party for cooks and spouses on Friday, July 16th , from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Charlie Clark Steak Restaurant Cooks meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday. Red Chili turn-in at 2:00 pm. Great prizes for Red Chili, Peoples Choice, Show and Salsa. Please bring at least 2 gallons of throw down chili for peoples choice, mainly the crowd. Entry fee is only $20 for all events. Fee for peoples choice and Salsa alone is $10. Plenty of RV parking available, no hookups. Event will be held in Orchards Park in back of Charlie Clarks among heavy shade trees, one of the most captivating properties in Pinetop AZ. You will need a pop-up tent for cooking and serving chili.
Jul 17, 2010-006 - Lamar, MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Held at Moore Pavilion, 103 East 10th. Benefits St Mary's Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in 12.00 PM. noon. Entry Fee CASI $20. Make Checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar,Mo 64759. 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Canopy required by health department. Location being city owned all alochol nust be out of sight. Breakfast available on sight. Large local farmers market during morning. Large raffle benefiting St Mary's Rebuilding Fund lots of nice items. Friday night's Pod party at J R 's Ranch, 1 mile north of 6th & Truman on Truman St. Address is 99 NE 15th Lane. Starting about 6:30 PM until time to go home. Food, beer & soda furnished.
Jul 17, 2010-007 - Del Valle, TX CASI. Outlaws and Ladies BBQ and Chili CO The Waterhole Saloon 5244 Hwy 71 East has been hosting a Lone Star BBQ Society (LSBS) Cook off for the 2 years and has decided to bring CASI on board, since Chili is a must in Texas BBQ. This fun event, which raises money for the local middle school, is a great opportunity to not only showcase fine chili but also dern good BBQ. Camping is allowed and encouraged as meat inspection for your BBQ meat will begin at 5 pm Friday night. Enjoy Trail blazin Karaoke Friday night and a fun filled day of cooking and comraderie on Saturday. We invite everyone out to experience the hospitality of The Waterhole Saloon on September 3rd and 4th. Del Valle is located just minutes from Austin, yet far enough away to be peaceful. Hope to see y'all there! We have a large flat field that is capable of hosting large RVs and rigs directly across the street from the judging area. This is crude camping with no hook ups. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Alanna Russell 512-809-4239. alanna@watersholesaloon.com.
Jul 17, 2010-008 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets.
Jul 17, 2010-009 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion SQ 120 Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. See Sunday. Held at American Legion Post 120. 4601 Lake Shore Drive. It will benefit the Sons of the American Legion charities Jackpot beans turn in will be at 12:00 noon. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5, Chili $20.00. Climate controlled inside cooking available. Rv Parking available. Limited Electrical hookups with plenty of water. FMI contact Peggy Gahagan at 940-691-3798.
Jul 17, 2010-010 - Fort Worth, TX CASI. 1st Annual Texas Chili Cookoff. Held at 13825 Hwy 287 North. For VFW Post 10374. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to VFW Post 10374. Contact David Shea 817-487-0654 or Chuck Edmonds 210-831-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship 9 to 11 AM. Plenty of dry RV parking available Cookoff next day same location. Friday night arrivals welcome.
Jul 18, 2010-001 - Staples, TX CASI. On The River Cookoff. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 1 PM turn-in, entry fee $18 unless prepaid. Contact Larry 512-353-8895.
Jul 18, 2010-002 - St Helens, OR CASI. Oregons Best Chili Cookoff State Championhip held at Columbia County Fairgrounds, last day of the fair. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of peoples choice chili. Turn-i 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Fairgounds renovation. Contact Steven Price, event coordinator 9311 S E Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97216. sgprice1@gmail.com. 503- 252-1897.
Jul 18, 2010-003 - Lamar, MO CASI. MO KAN Pod Chili Cookoff. Held at 6th & Truman Old Phillips 66 Station. Benefits Mo-Kan Pod. Turn-in time 12.00 Noon. Entry Fee CASI $20.00. Make checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave--Lamar , Mo 64759 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 18, 2010-004 - 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 1:00 PM. Chili will use CASI Rules Climate Controlled inside cooking available. RV Parking available, Limited Electrical hook ups with plenty of water. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See Day 1 for more information about the 2 day CCO. FMI Contact Peggy Gahagen at 940- 691 3798.
Jul 18, 2010-005 - Fort Worth, TX CASI. Sunday 1st Annual Texas Chili CCO. Held at 13825 Hwy 287 North. Charity TBD. Entry fee $18 turn in Noon. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in 10 AM. Make checks payable to VFW Post 10374. Contact David Shea 817-487-0654 or Chuck Edmonds 210-831-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship 9 to 11 AM. Plenty of dry RV parking available Friday night arrivals welcome.
LOST SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
I am still looking for two of our scholarship students. They are Lauren McAdams and Luke Sotkovski. Both received scholarships beginning in 2008. I have no contact information for them and have not received their fall and spring grades. I need the grades and contact information to issue their checks for this fall. If anyone knows these students, please let me know ASAP.
From Jim Stateczny:
I have changed (simplified) the download procedure for the tally program. I realized that this version no longer requires the .net framework and so the download procedure can be streamlined. Now when you click on the reference a box will pop up asking if you want to run the program, or save it. Simply save it to your desktop and the icon will appear. Very simple.
GREAT PEPPER'S:
Remember that your Annual Report is due to me by August 15. This is your ticket for attending the Great Pepper's meeting in Salado, TX on September 11. If you or the Pod has an issue that you would like to have put on the agenda for this meeting, please contact me with the information. If you have a handout for this meeting, please send it to me as soon as possible. The Annual Credential Report is also located in the Resource Center on the CASI web page (http://www.chili.org/). I have already received several of these reports. Thanks to all of you who have sent your report in early.
Be a Candidate for the CASI Board: Do you need some excitment in your life? Are you looking for a job that is fun and rewarding? Think about running for the CASI Board. The nomination package is located in the Resource Center on the CASI web page (http://www.chili.org/).
Larry Burress remind you that the National Chili Cookoff will be held August 14 in Buda, TX. See the flyer below.
From Dorathy Williams:
ATTENTION..
Reminder, if you plan on having a September cookoff, you only have 1 more days to send the information to me so that it will appear in the August Trails.
...don't miss out!
It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs this weekend. This week there are CCOs in 4 different States. Hope you can find one that you want to attend!
Jul 17, 2010-001 - Gering, NE CASI. 24th Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee's - $20 for CASI red chili, $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, CASI red rules, grind only, adult supervision required) $7.50 for dry beans, $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for green. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks supper / party 6:30 pm at the Oregon Trail Building 1125 J St, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 9361. Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home:308- 635-7852 Cell: 308-672-3502, e- mail; khab@charter.net , Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293 e-mail. ill@gvpman.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Jul 17, 2010-002 - Lenexa, KS CASI. Backyard Chili Heads Cookoff. Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff held at 13110 W 83rd Street located between Quivira & Pflumm St. Entry fee $25.00, CASI turn-in @ 1pm. Salsa $5.00 & Margarita $5.00, times to be determined. Benefits the Gladiator Chili Pod charities and Great Peppers Meeting Fund. Make checks payable to the Gladiator Chili Pod. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 17, 2010-003 - Staples, TX CASI. 27th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCO San Marcos River Staples Dam on FM 1977 off Hwy 80. Due to location and liability concerns, this is an adult only event. You may move onto site after Noon on Friday July 16th, 2009. Entry fee $20 Saturday, $18 Sunday, $35 both days in advance. Friday night cooks feed, breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Larry 512-353-8895. See cookoff next day.
Jul 17, 2010-004 - Odessa, TX CASI. SAL Cookoff Held at American Legion Post 430, 8th and Pueblo. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks paid to SAL Squadron 430. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Keith Coffman 432-367-9093.
Jul 17, 2010-005 - Pinetop, AZ CASI. 12th Annual Chili Cookoff in the Pines, at 1701 East White Mt Blvd, Lakeside AZ. Benefits Love Kitchen/?. Contact Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888 or (Cell): 480- 299-6738 or email tatonzi@cox.net Please register by July 10th. Chili Cook-off Kick-off party for cooks and spouses on Friday, July 16th , from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Charlie Clark Steak Restaurant Cooks meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday. Red Chili turn-in at 2:00 pm. Great prizes for Red Chili, Peoples Choice, Show and Salsa. Please bring at least 2 gallons of throw down chili for peoples choice, mainly the crowd. Entry fee is only $20 for all events. Fee for peoples choice and Salsa alone is $10. Plenty of RV parking available, no hookups. Event will be held in Orchards Park in back of Charlie Clarks among heavy shade trees, one of the most captivating properties in Pinetop AZ. You will need a pop-up tent for cooking and serving chili.
Jul 17, 2010-006 - Lamar, MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Held at Moore Pavilion, 103 East 10th. Benefits St Mary's Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in 12.00 PM. noon. Entry Fee CASI $20. Make Checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar,Mo 64759. 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Canopy required by health department. Location being city owned all alochol nust be out of sight. Breakfast available on sight. Large local farmers market during morning. Large raffle benefiting St Mary's Rebuilding Fund lots of nice items. Friday night's Pod party at J R 's Ranch, 1 mile north of 6th & Truman on Truman St. Address is 99 NE 15th Lane. Starting about 6:30 PM until time to go home. Food, beer & soda furnished.
Jul 17, 2010-007 - Del Valle, TX CASI. Outlaws and Ladies BBQ and Chili CO The Waterhole Saloon 5244 Hwy 71 East has been hosting a Lone Star BBQ Society (LSBS) Cook off for the 2 years and has decided to bring CASI on board, since Chili is a must in Texas BBQ. This fun event, which raises money for the local middle school, is a great opportunity to not only showcase fine chili but also dern good BBQ. Camping is allowed and encouraged as meat inspection for your BBQ meat will begin at 5 pm Friday night. Enjoy Trail blazin Karaoke Friday night and a fun filled day of cooking and comraderie on Saturday. We invite everyone out to experience the hospitality of The Waterhole Saloon on September 3rd and 4th. Del Valle is located just minutes from Austin, yet far enough away to be peaceful. Hope to see y'all there! We have a large flat field that is capable of hosting large RVs and rigs directly across the street from the judging area. This is crude camping with no hook ups. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Alanna Russell 512-809-4239. alanna@watersholesaloon.com.
Jul 17, 2010-008 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff. Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets.
Jul 17, 2010-009 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion SQ 120 Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. See Sunday. Held at American Legion Post 120. 4601 Lake Shore Drive. It will benefit the Sons of the American Legion charities Jackpot beans turn in will be at 12:00 noon. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5, Chili $20.00. Climate controlled inside cooking available. Rv Parking available. Limited Electrical hookups with plenty of water. FMI contact Peggy Gahagan at 940-691-3798.
Jul 17, 2010-010 - Fort Worth, TX CASI. 1st Annual Texas Chili Cookoff. Held at 13825 Hwy 287 North. For VFW Post 10374. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to VFW Post 10374. Contact David Shea 817-487-0654 or Chuck Edmonds 210-831-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship 9 to 11 AM. Plenty of dry RV parking available Cookoff next day same location. Friday night arrivals welcome.
Jul 18, 2010-001 - Staples, TX CASI. On The River Cookoff. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 1 PM turn-in, entry fee $18 unless prepaid. Contact Larry 512-353-8895.
Jul 18, 2010-002 - St Helens, OR CASI. Oregons Best Chili Cookoff State Championhip held at Columbia County Fairgrounds, last day of the fair. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of peoples choice chili. Turn-i 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Fairgounds renovation. Contact Steven Price, event coordinator 9311 S E Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97216. sgprice1@gmail.com. 503- 252-1897.
Jul 18, 2010-003 - Lamar, MO CASI. MO KAN Pod Chili Cookoff. Held at 6th & Truman Old Phillips 66 Station. Benefits Mo-Kan Pod. Turn-in time 12.00 Noon. Entry Fee CASI $20.00. Make checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave--Lamar , Mo 64759 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 18, 2010-004 - 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 1:00 PM. Chili will use CASI Rules Climate Controlled inside cooking available. RV Parking available, Limited Electrical hook ups with plenty of water. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See Day 1 for more information about the 2 day CCO. FMI Contact Peggy Gahagen at 940- 691 3798.
Jul 18, 2010-005 - Fort Worth, TX CASI. Sunday 1st Annual Texas Chili CCO. Held at 13825 Hwy 287 North. Charity TBD. Entry fee $18 turn in Noon. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in 10 AM. Make checks payable to VFW Post 10374. Contact David Shea 817-487-0654 or Chuck Edmonds 210-831-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship 9 to 11 AM. Plenty of dry RV parking available Friday night arrivals welcome.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
From Ken Rodd:
Hi folks, Mama Sue Here:
Got another one of those "situations" and need some hep. The Waterhole Saloon in DelValle has scheduled a Chili /BBQ cook off on July 17. It is up against the PCP Pod cook off in Staples. We are not trying to pit one against the other, all we're asking is that if you are not cooking at Staples, please come to Del Valle.
Ken Rodd is needing help running the cook off and needs cooks. John and I are in the charge of our Annual Caffey family reunion and we cannot help out at either one. Please help us if you can. Please call Ken if you can help him on Saturday 210-887-8827.
Thank you for helping us sanction two more cook offs. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
From Ron Barnes:
1st Annual Parker County 4-H CCO held in Weatherford, TX on July 10th.
CHILI (18 judged)
1. Angie Duke - Valley Mills
2. Cathy Preston - Arlington
3. Larry Preston - Arlington
4. Kelly Killingbeck - Euless
5. Bob Pulliam - Birleson
6. Randy Duke - Valley Mills
7. Tina Barnes - Euless
8. Floyd Jiminez - Crowley
9. Ken Bishop - Ft. Worth
10. Bobby Kirby - Kennedale
SHOW
1. Hot to Trot - Sherree Duncan - NR Hills
2. Rods & Wheels - Bob Pulliam - Burleson
3. Randy Duke - Valey Mills
BEANS:
David Berry - Weatherford
JUNIORS:
1. Brittany Stevens
2. Trinity Tice
NOTE:
To date we have 91 registered, 31 GP so far for the Great Pepper's Meeting. Please if you are a Great Pepper, get your Registration for the Great Pepper's Meeting in to Donna Conrad or Dave Hewlett. Below you will find the registration information. I also encourage any CASI member to attend this meeting. This is whan we make decisions for CASI. It is also a great place to meet other chili cooks. It is a place that you can interact with the other Pods and maybe pick up some very good ideas that you can take home to your Pod. It gives you a GREAT place to say that "I am a chili cook!"
Got another one of those "situations" and need some hep. The Waterhole Saloon in DelValle has scheduled a Chili /BBQ cook off on July 17. It is up against the PCP Pod cook off in Staples. We are not trying to pit one against the other, all we're asking is that if you are not cooking at Staples, please come to Del Valle.
Ken Rodd is needing help running the cook off and needs cooks. John and I are in the charge of our Annual Caffey family reunion and we cannot help out at either one. Please help us if you can. Please call Ken if you can help him on Saturday 210-887-8827.
Thank you for helping us sanction two more cook offs. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
From Ron Barnes:
1st Annual Parker County 4-H CCO held in Weatherford, TX on July 10th.
CHILI (18 judged)
1. Angie Duke - Valley Mills
2. Cathy Preston - Arlington
3. Larry Preston - Arlington
4. Kelly Killingbeck - Euless
5. Bob Pulliam - Birleson
6. Randy Duke - Valley Mills
7. Tina Barnes - Euless
8. Floyd Jiminez - Crowley
9. Ken Bishop - Ft. Worth
10. Bobby Kirby - Kennedale
SHOW
1. Hot to Trot - Sherree Duncan - NR Hills
2. Rods & Wheels - Bob Pulliam - Burleson
3. Randy Duke - Valey Mills
BEANS:
David Berry - Weatherford
JUNIORS:
1. Brittany Stevens
2. Trinity Tice
NOTE:
To date we have 91 registered, 31 GP so far for the Great Pepper's Meeting. Please if you are a Great Pepper, get your Registration for the Great Pepper's Meeting in to Donna Conrad or Dave Hewlett. Below you will find the registration information. I also encourage any CASI member to attend this meeting. This is whan we make decisions for CASI. It is also a great place to meet other chili cooks. It is a place that you can interact with the other Pods and maybe pick up some very good ideas that you can take home to your Pod. It gives you a GREAT place to say that "I am a chili cook!"
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