From Dana Plocheck:
Attention CASI Members,
There was a problem at the printers and several issues of the July Trails were undeliverable and therefore were returned to me. It is unclear as to who the copies should go to. If you do not receive your copy of the Trails around the time you would normally get it please let me know and we will try to get an issue to you. Please email me at danap903@comcast.net.
Thanks for your understanding.
From James F. Basile:
It is time again for the Annual Massachusetts State Chili Cookoff Championship for the second year at the Middlefield Fair in beautiful Middlefield, MA. It will be held on August 14, 2010. The fairgrounds open at 8AM. The cook and one helper admitted free. All others will pay at the gate for admission to the fair. There is plenty to do at the fair with music, fun and more! Saturday Night is the Big Truck Pulls! Come early and stay late!
New for this year is a Salsa contest as well! Make your own or bring a jar. Come and have some fun!! Bring your decorations and make your shelf or booth shine to be eligible for the Showman’s Award.
All the proceeds will be going to charity. Last year’s proceeds purchased new equipment for the Middlefield Fair’s concession booth.
If you have any questions please contact James Basile at 413-222-3940 or via email at RTB416@AOL.COM
Before August 1st - CASI Chili $15.00
After August 1st - CASI Chili $20.00
Please make checks or money orders out to: The Middlefield Fair or James Basile.
Mail your payment and entrance form to: James F. Basile, 63 Pennfield St, Springfield MA 01129 or Highland Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 23, Middlefield MA 01243.
Head Cook: ________________________________________________________________________________
Chili Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________ Ph #:______________________________
City:___________________________________________________ State:______________ Zip:____________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule for Cook Off:
9:00AM Registration Begins
10:00AM Meeting for all Cooks
1:00 PM Salsa Turn-In
2:00 PM Chili Turn-In
3:00PM Prizes awarded
We follow all rules and regulations set by CASI.
2nd Annual Massachusetts State
Chili Cookoff Championship & Salsa Too
August 14, 2010.
From Paul Vercontaire:
The 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Western Tradeshow will be held at "The Orchard at Charlie Clark's" in Pinetop, AZ, on July 17th, 2010. We are pleased to annouce this year's proceeds will benefit "The Love Kitchen" in Pinetop, AZ. To learn more about "The Love Kitchen", Charlie Clark's Steak House or to visit "The Orchard at Charlie Clark's", click the tabs above.
Cooks' are welcomed, Download cook's application & information, click on the Cook's Information tab above or contact Travis Tonzi at: tatonzi@cox.net
This is a CASI sanctioned event.
Vendors are welcomed, Vendor Booth Fees:
Applications by July 12, 2010:
10X10 Booth $50.00, 10X20 Booth $65.00
Payment due with application
Vendor deadline July 12, 2010
Download vendor application & information, click on the Vendor Information tab above or contact Paul Vercontaire at: pvercont@cox.net
NOTE:
A discussion concerning the construction of a Facebook for CASI was held at the Summer Board Committee. We believe that this would be a great asset for CASI. It was decided that we would try to find a CASI member who was talented and experienced in creating and maintaining our Facebook. If you are that person and are willing to help, please let us know. We believe that this is a real need.
The same is true for Twitter. We would like to find somebody to creat and develop a Twitter Page. If you are interested, please send your information to me at garjans@suddenlink.net. You can also reach me by phone. My home number is 325 947 8753 or my cell is 325 650 1854.
Personal Note: I have finally had 2 lab reports that are negative for infection in that toe. I have been off of antibiotic therapy for 2 weeks. Today I will have surgery to place bone into my toe. I have to be at the hospital at 8:00. They will take me to surgery sometime after that. The orthopedic Surgeon will take the bone from my hip and give it to the Foot Dr who will start a new surgery by repreping me and he is going to mount this bone onto a wire and imbed it in my foot thus making a bone for the end of that toe. I am not supposed to have to stay overnight, but that will not be determined until the surgery is finished. I will probably not be able to do much today after I leave. I hope to be able to post a blog on Thursday. That is still to be seen. It may be a little later in the day than I usually do this post. Thank you to all of you who have remembered my family and Cliff and I in your prayers. The calls and emails have been wonderful. Hopefully this will heal and I no longer be fighting this infection.
Today is Wednesday and time to take a look at the CCOs planned for this weekend. There are plenty to choose from. There are CCOs in five different States and one at almost every section of TX. There one tomorrow night in Houston. If you are in that area, plan to come and help make this CCO a real success.
Jul 8, 2010-001 - Houston, TX CASI. Texas Festival & Events Association Thursday Cookoff. At Traders Village 7979 N Eldridge Rd. For Kay Wolf Scholarship Fund. Entry Fee $20. Make Advanced Checks Payable To TFEA. Turn-In Time for Judging 8:00 p.m. Note: This is an evening CCO. Turn-in 8:00 p.m. Margarita Pour-Off, Turn-in time 7:00 pm., People's Choice Margarita as well as judging. Bring enough margarita for public sampling for PC award. Entry Fee $5. One-gallon containers will be provided to fill for PC, and sample cups also provided. Please bring throw-down chili for the public as well. Contact Becky Allen PO Box 1366, George West TX 78022. becky@bbgumbo.com Contact Phone Number(s) (361)449- 7636. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jul 10, 2010-001 - Schertz, TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Rd 78. Benefits Voice of Democracy Scholarships. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658- 6765. See cookoff next day.
Jul 10, 2010-002 - McDade, TX CASI. 9th Annual Star Ranch Chili Cookoff. Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles East of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18.00. Turn in 3:00 PM. Charity McDade Volunteer Fire Dept. Cooks meal Friday night at 7:30. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI cookoff next day, same location. Come out both days and support this new Corporate Sponsor. RV hookups and rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball and petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub and rec room. Parade in McDade same day and World Record Dip Off at main pool. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club, (clothing optional for chili cooks). For hook-ups and reservations contact Debra toll free 866-705-5978, info@starranch.net Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke at 512-357-6227.
Jul 10, 2010-003 - Weatherford, TX CASI. 1st Annual Parker County 4-H Chili Cookoff. Held at the Parker County 4-H Youth Center at 2752 Tin Top Road in Weatherford, TX. About 1 mile south of I-20 at exit 408 in Weatherford. CASI chili $20 turn- in 1:00 p.m., CHILI GRIND or GROUND MEAT ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in at noon. Juniors $5 turn-in at 1:00 p.m.. Plenty of RV parking - no hook-ups. Lots of youth activities, raffles and vendors scheduled. Benefits the Parker County 4-H Youth Center and 4-H Scholarship Fund. For more details contact Tina Stevens at tinarn1@aledobb.com.
Jul 10, 2010-004 - Conway, AR CASI. CAP-CASI Pod Cookoff and Elections Held at Eagles Park on Lake Conway Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 pm. Make checks payable to CAP-CASI. Pod election after cookoff results. Camping available and motorhome hookups and dump. Onsite showers. Contact Richard Jones 8325 Barrett Rd. Roland,AR. 72135 or call 501-868-8206. Call for directions. richardjones55@aol.com. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Call Richard Jones for directions.
Jul 10, 2010-005 - Pasadena, TX CASI. 1st Annual Texas Moose Associate District 8 Chili Cook-Off held at the Pasadena Moose Lodge, 3919 Pansy Street, Pasadena, TX. Benefits Texas Moose Associate District 8 Charities. Chili entry $20.00 turn in at 2 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Jackpot Beans entry $10.00, turn in at 11:00. Silent Auction, donations would be greatly welcomed. This is a new cook-off please help us make it a success. Friday night steak dinner $10. Chicken and Catfish $8.00 and lots of other great entertainment. Plenty of RV parking, no hook-ups. For more information please contact Stacey Davis at 713-828-6170 or Teena Miller 832-414-9699.
Jul 10, 2010-006 - Denton, TX CASI. Dick Foster Memorial Cookoff. Held at 228 E Oak St, Elks Lodge # 2446. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV spaces no hookups. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Benefits Denton Elks Charities. Contact Yvonne Goin clapshack@gmail.com, 940-230-3238.
Jul 10, 2010-007 - Mineral Wells, TX CASI. 2nd Annual MOW Chili Cookoff Held at 1550 Milsap Hwy, I-20 West from Ft Worth, North on 281, right on FM 1195,turn left on Old Milsap Hwy, event on left. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Meals of Wheels. Make checks payable to MOW. Contact Beth LaFata 281-508-3040 email bethlafata@hotmail.com. More info at www.MOWChili.weebly.com, go to http://www.hogmountainretreat.com/ for available RV spots or call Tyshann at 940-682-6694, MOW Fun Run, Silent Auction, Live Entertainment by Tommy Alverson, Dale Marsh, Dave Little & more, face painting, Horseshoe tourney, hot dog eating contest, crazy hat contest & so much more.
Jul 10, 2010-008 - Tacoma, WA CASI. Puget Pod Championship CCO. Held at 3125 148th St. E. Tacoma, WA (back yard of Ken Peach). Turn-in time 1 PM. Entry fee $5 each. Checks Payable to: Puget Pod. Contact: Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 253-537-4591 kkmpeach@aol.com Preregistration Deadline: 30 Jun 2010. Chili grind or ground meat only. Flyer on Puget Pod web site at http://www.pugetpodcasi.us/.
Jul 10, 2010-009 - Shannon, IL CASI. Behind the Fence CCO & BBQ. Held in Town Park (Lions). Benefit of Shannon Lions Club. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Entry Fee $18.00 Checks payable: Chillini Pod Contact Kathy Martin, 6206 Crescent Dr., Huntley, IL 60142 815-245-0099.
Jul 10, 2010-010 - Fritch, TX CASI. Fritch Hotter Then Fire Cookoff. Benefit TBA. Head to Fritch, Texas and follow the signs to get there. Entry $20.00, Turn In- 2:00 PM. Contact Scott or Susan Campbell 806-358-3576 for more information.
Jul 10, 2010-011 - Burleson, TX CASI. Cooter Browns Chili Cookoff. Held at 473 A E Renfro St, go southbound on 35W exit Renfro St, take a left, East, and go about 1/2 mile to Cooter Browns on left Benefits Burleson Animal Society. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Info Laurie Fish lfish182@sbcgloal.net 817-300-6603. On advertising probation.
Jul 11, 2010-001 - Schertz, TX CASI. Sunday Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Rd 78. In memory of Dolores, Dolly, Edwards. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658-6765.
Jul 11, 2010-002 - McDade, TX CASI. Next Day Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles East of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church on to Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left on to Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on to Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18.00. Turn in 12 Noon. Benefits Bastrop County First Responders. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cookoff previous day same location. RV hookups and rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball and petanque courts. 2 swimming pools, hot tub and rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club. (Clothes optional for chili cooks). For hookups and reservations contact Debra 866-705-5978, info@starranch.net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.
Jul 11, 2010-003 - Olathe, KS CASI. RAWHIDE RUSTLE Chili Cook-off located at 725 Rawhide Road at the new Rawide Harley Davidson Dealership. North of 135th St, Santa Fe Rd, and West of I-35. Co-ordinated by the Central HOG Chapter. CASI turn- in @ noon with $20.00 entry fee. Homestyle turn-in @ 12:30 with a $10.00 entry fee. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits MDA. Make checks payable to Central HOG Chapter. Contact: Harold Distler 913-488- 4122 harolddistler@everestkc.net Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com
Jul 11, 2010-004 - Denton, TX CASI. Denton Lady Elks Cookoff. Held at 228 E Oak St, Elks Lodge #2446. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. RV spaces no hookups. Contact Delora Goin clapshack@gmail.com 940-230-3238.
Jul 11, 2010-005 - Fritch,TX CASI. Fritch Hotter Then Fire Day 2 CCO. Benefit TBA. Head to Fritch,Texas and follow the signs to get there. Entry $20.00, Turn In 2:00 PM Contact Scott or Susan Campbell 806-358-3576 for more information.
