From Lee Kroencke:
"Tune Up for Lenexa" VFW Post # 846 CCO. Oct 2, 2010

For those registered to cook in the Lenexa Mid-West Regional Open the entry fee is 50% off!


Dust off your stove and make this your practice before the Lenexa Chili Challenge Midwest Regional Open Championship. You will be glad you did, and take advantage of the extra savings! Located at 8804 Grant. Take 87th St east off of I-35 for 1 mile to Grant and turn right (south). The VFW is located 600' on the right. Benefits to local VFW charities.


Entry fee for CASI $20.00, (or $10 with your pre-registration to Lenexa) with a noon turn-in. $5.00 for Junior CASI with a 12:30 turn-in and $10 for homestyle with 1 pm turn-in. Pie competition $5.00 with 10:00 am turn-in.


Special Presentation to the VFW Friday night. Make checks payable to the VFW Post 846. Tent and RV parking, with limited hook-ups. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com. 913-708-2118.

From Dorathy Williams:
Lajitas me called and said they still had rooms available at various prices.  432-424-5000.

From Patsy Childress:
BLACK GOLD CHILI POD OF THE PERMIAN BASIN AND CONCHO VALLEY CHILI POD
WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THEIR
ANNUAL TERLINGUA ICE CREAM SOCIAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

AT THE BLACK GOLD/CONCHO VALLEY CAMP

FROM 12:30 PM UNTIL 2:30 PM

(OR THE ICE CREAM RUNS OUT)



From Gil Hewlett:

Lou is still in the hospital. She is getting a CT Scan this morning. She may get out tomorrow.

From Jim Ezell:

 I would like to encourage all the Pods to bring out their banners to display at their camps or up in the arena. The more color around the grounds, the more festive it is. If a pod does not have a banner, I would suggest they go to their local beer distributor and ask if they will make them one. The larger distributors have sophisticated printers that will make banners with logos, pictures, script or anything you want. There logo is also off to the side, so they get publicity also. It just takes a couple of 3.00 T poles and you are good to go anywhere. We have many interesting pod logos and I would like to see them at TICC.

From Mike Mayorga:

Don't forget this is the night of the Last Chance
CCO.

From Jim Ezell:

As we approach TICC I would once again ask our membership to take advantage of our wonderful buying price for Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wines. With the sponsorship and our discounted volume buy we are able to offer 12 bottle 750ml cases for only 55.00 which includes all taxes. This brings the cost per bottle below 5.00 and is a tremendous opportunity to stock up for the holiday season. This price cannot be beaten anywhere so give me an idea if you may want some before I place the CASI order.

We will be featuring the Cabernet/Merlot blend, Lightly Oaked Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and White Zinfandel. I can get other flavors if requested before I make this order.

Support this great sponsor and take advantage of these savings. Remember all those great goodie bags they have given.

Let me know if I can count you in.

Jim Ezell
jezell8642@aol.com

From Bud Barrick:
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen!


I've just been informed that the 3rd Annual Mr. "C's" CCO (10-09-2010-004) has been cancelled. I've been told that the sponsor has backed out of the deal. No specific reasons were given to me. Soooo......., please let you friends and neighbors know.

Ed Blair reports that there is a nice article in the Motorhome Magazine about Terllingua.  If you get that magazine, be sure to look for that article.

It is Wednesday and time to publish the list of CCOs for this weekend.  The list starts tomorrow night with the last chance to get points.  Friday is the first chance for the new chili year 2010-2011.

Sep 30, 2010-001 - Garland, TX CASI. Garland Elks 2009 Last Chance CCO Held at Garland Duck Creek Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Last chance cookoff for those of you that still want to go to Terlingua. No frills. GRIND ONLY. Just cook , turn-in and hope you are one of the lucky 10 to get points. Chili entry $20 with 8 PM turn in. Such a bargain at such a low price. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984. CCO is for their children's charities. Info contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 or davehewlett@msn.com. Cook inside if the weather says to. Prizes, a stove for 1st place chili and a chair for 2nd place.

Sep 30, 2010-002 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Last Chance Cookoff in the Houston, Texas area. Held at The Spishock's house 5605 Jeffery Street, Dickinson, Texas 77539. Charity to be named. Turn- in 8 PM. Entry fee $20. Make check to Pasadena Pod. Contact Chuck Spishock 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059. See cookoff on Oct 1st and 2nd. RV parking but no hook-ups. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 1, 2010-001 - Dickinson, TX CASI. First Chance Cookoff in the Houston, Texas area. The Spishock's House 5605 Jeffery Street Dickinson, Texas 77539 Charity to be named. Turn-in 8 PM Entry fee $20. Make check to Pasadena Pod. More information contact: Chuck Spishock 281-802- 7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059. RV parking but no hook-ups. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 2, 2010-001 - Madison, GA CASI. 6th Annual Fall Festival Chili Cook-off will be held at the city's new Town Park located at 218 W. Jefferson St, Madison, GA. All of the benefits will go to city of Madison's Volunteer Fire Department. Entry fee for CASI is $18.00 and the turn-in time is 11:30 AM. (CHILI GRIND ONLY). Entry Fee for Open Chili is $35.00 and the turn-in time is 12:30 pm. People's Choice Award voted on by the attendees for the best chili. Pre-register by September 15th for chef's bag. No applications will be accepted after September 30th. Contact Lori Stapp at (706)342-1251 ext 208 and at lstapp@madisonga.com, or P.O. Box 32, Madison, GA 30650.

Oct 2, 2010-002 - Ruidoso Downs, NM CASI. 29th Annual NM State Open Chili Championship. Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. This Cook Off is an automatic qualifier for the 1st Place over all winner and top three NM Cooks and Automatic Qualifier for first place show. Cooks pot luck party Friday evening. The meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish. Cook's breakfast Saturday morning. On site dry camping is available. Local lodging nearby the cook site. USDA approved meat must be used, your purchase receipt will be required by inspectors as proof. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Rick Thomas (H) 575-336-8399 or (C) 520-419-0202. Make checks payable to Ruidoso Chili Society. There will be Peoples choice division, no rules competition, cash prize will be awarded.

Oct 2, 2010-003 - Beltsville, MD CASI. Behnke Nurseries EXTREME Chili Date changed back to October 9th.

Oct 2, 2010-004 - Peoria, IL CASI. Central Illinois Cookoff. Held at 100 N. Water St. Benefits Peoria Area Community Events Santa Parade. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payable to P.A.C.E. Contact Lyle Cunningham 257 Grebner Rd Metamora, IL 61548 Ph 309-696-3280 buzz1421@hotmail.com.

Oct 2, 2010-005 - Fort Wayne, IN CASI. Chilifest Fire in the Fort Cookoff. Held at Headwaters Park, 333 S Clinton, West Pavillion. Benefits American Cancer Society. One Entry fee of $25 covers all categories. CASI Turn-in is Noon. Make checks payable to Chilifest. Contact Bob Anweiler at rdanweiler.afm@verizon.net or 260- 418-2170. Other Open categories are Red, White, Verde, Salsa, Showmanship and Restaurant. Plan on preparing at least 5 Gallons of chili for the public tasting Gates open at 12n. Chili tasting 12n-4pm. See the website at http://www.chilifestfortwayne.com/.

Oct 2, 2010-006 - Hernando, MS CASI. At The Barn Cookoff. Cancelled.

Oct 2, 2010-007 - Lewisville, TX CASI. 1st Presbyterian Church Fall Festival. Take I-35E exit Fox Ave West go to first light, church is on left hand corner past light. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Benefits 1st Presbyterian Church. No wild game, must have receipt from Texas store and be in sealed container from store with receipt on arrival at site. Contact Davis Watkins 102 Sandy Hook, Highland Village TX 75077 972-317-8655, 214-577-4016.

Oct 2, 2010-008 - Irving, TX CASI. 9th Annual Veteran's Memorial CCO 3375 N. Belt Line (don't use Google, Mapquest, Yahoo Maps, etc., they will get you lost!!) Behind the Skateland on Belt Line. From I-30 go 2 1/2 miles north, or from 183 go south 3 miles, 1 block south of Shady Grove. Campers welcome (no hookups/self contained only). Friday: Dinner 6pm - 8pm (with pre-register head cook eats free - charge for all others-usually around $6 - $8. 7:30 p.m. Electronic Dart tournament entry fee $3. (limited to first 32 that sign up). Saturday: Registration at 9:00. Free breakfast while it lasts. Bean Entry $5 - turn in at 12:00, 100% payback. Chili turn-in at 2:00 p.m. Entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Horseshoe competition, concessions, and as always, lots of fun!!! Contact Margaret Hobbs Phone 972-513- 0593 (leave message) or e-mail macintexas058@yahoo.com.

Oct 2, 2010-009 - Old Town Helotes, TX CASI. Marketplace at Old Helotes CCO. The cookoff is being held in conjunction with the Helotes Marketplace. The Marketplace draws about 2,000 people each month. The mayor is planning to block off Main Street for the cookoff. Free dry parking is available for RVs in the town. If you plan to bring an RV, please call for details. All cooks must cook on Main Street in Helotes on Saturday. Golf carts will be available to shuttle stuff to and from your RV if you don't park on Main Street. Friday night cooks party 6PM at the famous Floore Country Store. Chili grind only. 2PM turn-in. Entry fee is $20, but if you bring 2 gal of chili for people's choice, your entry fee is $10. Bean cookoff with a 50/50 split. Great trophies for People's Choice, 1st place chili and 1st place showmanship. Goodie Bags for all cooks. Bruce Pinnell 210- 372-0469 bruce@bigbruce.com.  Helotes is located on Bandera Rd. (TX 16) two miles outside loop 1604 on the NW side of San Antonio. All vehicles need to be parked by 9AM on Sat. before the street is blocked off.

Oct 2, 2010-010 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW Post 846 CCO. Located at 8840 Grant. Take 87th St east off of I-35 for 1 mile to Grant and turn right (south). The VFW is located 600' on the right. Benefits to local VFW charities. Entry fee for CASI $20.00 with a noon turn-in. $5.00 for Junior CASI with a 12:30 turn-in and $10 for homestyle with 1 pm turn-in. Pie competition $5.00 with 10:00 am turn-in. Make checks payable to the VFW Post 846. Tent and RV parking, with limited hook-ups. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6070 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com. 913-708-2118.

Oct 2, 2010-011 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Albertson's 1st Chance For Points. Located on Sunset Drive & College Hills. Benefits Meals for the Elderly. Chili $20.00 turn-in 2 PM. Pinto Beans (NO CAN ONES) $10.00. Special trophies provided by Albertsons. Raffles, Silent Auction,50/50 Drawing, Cake Pie Auction.Lots of special things going on. Come join in and help feed the unfortunate. RV Camping provided, no hookups. FMI Sammie 325-656-8299 sanangeloplant1@msn.com

Oct 2, 2010-012 - South Austin, TX CASI. lst Points for Sight. Austin Lions and Sot Pod Presents 1st Points for Sight. Held at Giddy Ups Bar located south of Slaughter Lane on Manchaca Road. Chili Grind Only. Turn in 2:00 Beans $5.00, turn in 1:00. Silent Auction. Cooks' Party Friday night PotLuck Saturday. Continental Breakfast Saturday. See Sunday cook off. Biscuits and gravy Sunday. Come in Thursday noon. Nancy is Corporate Sponsor. Dry camping on Soccer field. No Hook Ups. Lots of hugs and Nancy has lots of cold beer. Come help us. Sue/John Caffey cell 512-760-8789 512-760-5274, 512-446-2364 email caffeycasa@msn.com. Make checks payable to ALSCC.

Oct 2, 2010-013 - Robert Lee, TX CASI. Rabbit Twister Street Days CCO. Held in Coke County Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $5 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Toni 325-453-4317, Sherry Maus 325-658-1364. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 2, 2010-014 - Geronimo, TX CASI. Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cookoff. Geronimo VFW Post 8456 is located 5 miles north of Seguin, Tx on Texas Hiway 123 North. The physical address is 6808 N. Hwy 123. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Veterans Assistance Program. Contact Bill Owen 2215 FM 1339, Kingsbury TX 78638.

Oct 2, 2010-015 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Second Chance Cookoff in the Houston, Texas area. The Spishock's House 5605 Jeffery Street Dickinson TX 77539. Entry Fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Charity to be named. Make checks to Pasadena Pod. More information contact: Chuck Spishock 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059. RV parking but no hook-ups. CHILI GRIND ONLY

Oct 2, 2010-016 - Hallsville, TX CASI. 13th Annual Hallsville Western Days Chili Cookoff, 2515 Quail Lane LONGVIEW, TX. Exit off I-20 @Loop 281 on to highway 968,go east 2.4 miles, turn right on Quail Lane, follow signs. Benefits East Texas Angel Network. Turn in 1:00 PM Entry fee-$20 CHILI GRIND ONLY Beans -$5 turn-in 12:00 Noon Make check payable to East Texas Chili Pod. Great Prizes, Goodybags first 50, Please bring tasting chili, Peoples choice awards. Join us for the 3rd Annual Battle of Fort Crawford Civil War Re-enactment Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Battle at 3 on Satuday and Battle at 2 on Sunday, Night fight Friday and Dance on Saturday. Cooks Party Friday and Saturday. Contact David Trice, 1891 Willow Rd Hallsville, TX 903-668-3974 John Oswalt 903-407-2586 Visit Fortcrawford2010.com  for directions.

Oct 2, 2010-017 - Congress, AZ CASI. Old Congress Days Cookoff 26750 South Santa Fe Rd. (Behind the Senior Center) in Congress, AZ This CASI sanctioned cook off benefits the Congress Health Council and the Senior Center. Peoples choice chili at 11AM Red chili turn in at 1 PM. Entry fee $12. Make checks payable to YCS For info contact Jerry Lee at 623 388-9748 alchemistchili@gmail.com

Oct 2, 2010-018 - Dubuque, IA CASI. Tri States Largest Cookoff at Cable Car Square. 10 AM-5 pm CASI $25 turn in 12:30, Open $20 turn in 1:00, Business $20 turn in 1:00, Junior $10 turn in 1:00 Salsa $5 turn in noon. Contact: Teri Connely 63 Carter Court East Dubuque IL 61025, 815-747- 2504 or 563-599-5358. Benefits Hills and Dales of Dubuque IA.

Oct 2, 2010-019 - Tipton Ford, MO CASI. Shoal Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Held at the Undercliff, 6385 Old Hwy 71, south of Joplin MO on 71 Hwy. Info on ShoalCreekArts & Crafts Festival.com.   Arts & Crafts live music all day, children activities and many more events. Camping available, n hookups. Benefits Children Miracle Network. Entry fe $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Dixie Johnson 417-682-5432.

Oct 3, 2010-001 - Ruidoso Downs, NM CASI. Ruidoso Chili Society Pod CCO. This is a pod cookoff. Dry camping is available. Local lodging is available near the cook site. Only USDA approved meat can be used so bring your purchase receipt to show inspectors as proof. Cookoff held at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Billy the Kid Casino, 1466 Hwy 70 West. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Ruidoso Chili Society. Contact Rick Thomas (H) 575-336-8399 or (C) 520-419-0202. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Oct 3, 2010-002 - South Austin, TX CASI. 2nd Points for Sight. Austin Sight and Sot Pod presents 2nd Points for Sight. Grind only. Turn in l:00. Chili only on Sunday. Biscuits and Gravy for Breakfast. $20.00. Come in Thursday and spend the lst weekend of the new chili season with us. We will hug you and feed you and show you a good time. Held at Giddy Ups Bar. See Saturday ad. Sue/John Caffey cells 512-760-8789/512-760-5274 512-446-2364, caffeycasa@msn.com.

Oct 3, 2010-003 - Hallsville, TX CASI. 8th Annual East Texas Chili Pod CCO 2515 Qail Lane (SEE PREVIOUS DAY FOR DIRECTIONS) turn-in Noon. $20 entry fee. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Goody bags first 25 registered. Battle of Fort Crawford 2 PM. Make checks payable to East Texas Chili Pod. Contact David Trice 903-668-3974 John Oswalt 407 2586 Visit Fortcrawford2010.com for directions.

Oct 3, 2010-004 - Geronimo, TX CASI. Geronimo VFW Annual Chili Cookoff Geronimo VFW Post 8456 is located 5 mile north of Seguin, TX on Hwy 123 North. The physical address is 6808 N. Hwy 123. Entry fee is $20.00, turn in-time 1PM, Jackpot Beans. Benefits Homeless Veterans Assistance. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8456. Contact Bill Owen 830-303-9903.

From Donna Conrad:

Correction
I would like to make a couple of correction's on the H-E-B Tube Meat. I will be arriving on Friday Oct. 29th not the 28th. And I will take orders for the 75-25 or 80- 20 tube meat. I will be taking orders from now tell Oct.24th.

Please let me know how much you need. You can start picking up your order on Friday, Oct 29th at TICC.

Sorry for the miss wording.

Have a safe trip and we'll see everyone soon.

From Lisa Brown:
Here are the results for the Last Chance Cook-Off in Hobbs, New Mexico 9/26/10

CHILI:
1st - Lisa Brown - Rankin, Texas
2nd - Jennifer Sherfield - Seminole, Texas
3rd - Gracie Davis - Odessa, Texas
4th - Karen Bains - Rankin, Texas
5th - James Timmons - Crane, Texas
6th - Dodie Simpson - Odessa, Texas
7th - Barbara Herrin - Paint Rock, Texas
8th - Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, Texas
9th - Kathy Hudson - Odessa, Texas
10th - Guy W Bates - Midland, Texas

SHOW Results:
1st - Lisa Brown - Rankin, Texas
2nd - Jennifer Sherfield - Seminole, Texas

From Mike Mayorga:
Last Chance Cook Off

Keith Karaff has put together a wonderful information booklet about TICC and Terlingua.  If you are interested, send me or Keith a request and we will make sure it is sent to you.  Thanks Keith.  It is too large to post in the blog.

Have you visited the CASI facebook yet?  It is taking off!

2nd Post for today

From Gil Hewlett:
Lou is still in the hospital. She is getting better. Today they are going to do a Chest X-Ray and a Heart Echographm.

From Wappo Schrade:
I spoke with Pat this morning 9-27-10 and she said Ray is doing much better and has been moved to a rehab there in Seguin. He is already telling her what needs to be done and how he wants out so he can start cooking chili soon. So with him talking this way I know he is on the way to recovery lol. His spirts are high and he is feeling good. I will keep you all updated as things happen. Please keep Ray & Pat in your thoughts.

From Ron Barnes:

Uncle Sam's Eagle Scout Project held in Hurst, TX on 9-25-10.

Chili (15 judged)
1. Dale Reinecker - Bedford
2. Gary Napier - Ft. Worth
3. Jimmy Moon - Hurst
4. Clint Porter - Mansfield
5. Sherree Duncan - NR Hills
6. Beth Moon - Hurst
7. Steve Heaser - Dallas
8. Patty Spears - Ft. Worth
9. Ron Barnes - Euless
10. Nancy Hewlett - Murphy

Show
1. 2 Lazy 2 P - Clint Porter – Mansfield

Oct 2, 2010-007 - Lewisville, TX CASI. 1st Presbyterian Church Fall Festival. Take I-35E exit Fox Ave West go to first light, church is on left hand corner past light. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Benefits 1st Presbyterian Church. No wild game, must have receipt from Texas store and be in sealed container from store with receipt on arrival at site, per the city code. Contact Davis Watkins 102 Sandy Hook, Highland Village TX 75077 972-317-8655, 214-577-4016.

From Dave Hewlett:


Above is a new CCO in Lewisville, TX on Oct 2. The ad in the trails is in error as the turn in time is to be 2PM. The promoter is new and did not know how to set up a CCO. Delora Goin(RR) is now working with him to get it going. There is a FAIR in conjunction with the CCO. The city requires that the meat be in a wrapper and the cooks should plan on having the store receipt. Strange but sometimes the cities do strange things. But in the past when they have had a local CCO with the fair no city person showed up to check. As the promoter is new he did not know to do Beans.

From Wappo:
Ray King has been hospitalized since Sept 13. He is getting better and hopes to be moved to rehab very shortly. Please keep Ray and Pat in your prayers.

From Gil Hewlett:
I had to put Lou back in to Trinity Mother Francis. Her lungs are better, but now she is dehydrated and has kidney problems. She is going to be there a day or so. Her room is 490-2. 903-531-5890.

From Rick Ford:
October 9, 2010 2nd Annual Chandler Pow Wow Chili Cook-Off. Last year over 8,000 attended annual Pow Wow featuring parade, rides, entertainment and 70 crafts and food booths. Great setup for cooks under trees as parade passes right by booths. Competition in CASI (Chili grind only, entry fee $20.00, turn in 1:00), People's Choice (bring plenty of throw-down), Showmanship and 50/50 beans (entry fee $5.00, turn in noon). Great prizes. From Tyler, take Hwy 31W 12 miles to Chandler. Turn left at light on Hwy 315 for 3/4 mile to Winchester Park. Follow Cook-Off signs. Come early as Hwy 315 closes temporarily at 9:45 for parade. Benefits Keep Chandler Beautiful. For more info please contact Rick Ford at Rickster517@embarqmail.com.

From Mike Mayorga:
Still looking for those elusive last points?

Already qualified and want to start off the new chili year with fresh points?

Well, Chuck and Dorothy have just the ticket: Their annual Last Chance CCO and two, count them, two New Year CCOs.

See info below. Come on out and support your fellow cooks while having a great time.

There’s a rumor that Janet Z will again make an appearance. Sweet!

Sep 30, 2010-002 - Dickinson, TX CASI. Last Chance Cookoff in the Houston, Texas area. Held at The Spishock's house 5605 Jeffery Street, Dickinson, Texas 77539. Charity to be named. Turn- in 8 PM. Entry fee $20. Make check to Pasadena Pod. Contact Chuck Spishock 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059. RV parking but no hook-ups. CHILI GRIND ONLY.


Oct 1, 2010-001 - Dickinson, TX CASI. First Chance Cookoff in the Houston, Texas area. The Spishock's House 5605 Jeffery Street Dickinson, Texas 77539 Charity to be named. Turn-in 8 PM Entry fee $20. Make check to Pasadena Pod. More information contact: Chuck Spishock 281-802- 7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059. RV parking but no hook-ups. CHILI GRIND ONLY


From Kathi Edwards:

CORRECTION TO TERLINGUA TRAILS:
Roger Foltz is responsible for ice at TICC.

From Jim Ezell:
 I would like to encourage all the Pods to bring out their banners to display at their camps or up in the arena. The more color around the grounds, the more festive it is. If a pod does not have a banner, I would suggest they go to their local beer distributor and ask if they will make them one. The larger distributors have sophisticated printers that will make banners with logos, pictures, script or anything you want. There logo is also off to the side, so they get publicity also. It just takes a couple of 3.00 T poles and you are good to go anywhere. We have many interesting pod logos and I would like to see them at TICC.

From Donna Conrad:
Hello Cookers,
I would like to let everyone know what I will be taking orders for H-E-B Tube Meat now tell Oct. 24th.  You can order one tube or a whole case. The cost is $2.88 per tube or $34.56 per case.

I will also take orders for the 80/25 tube meat. The cost is $2.08 per tube or $24.96 per case.

I will be arriving at TICC On Friday Oct. 28 th. You can pick up your meat anytime after.

Also, Dianne & I will be selling 50/50 tickets. They are $1.00 per Ticket or 6 for $5.00. We will start selling them on Tuesday after Turn in at the Pavilion, and will sell all the way tell One Hour before announcements on Saturday Nov. 6th. If you have questions or concerns please contact me @ 254-855-4733 or email: dangergail@aol.com

Hope everyone has a safe trip and we'll see you in Terlingua.
Donna Conrad

From Lynn Murry:
 I just found out last night that our Oct 2, 2010 cookoff has been CANCELED.  This is the one inHernado, MS at the Barn.

From Ron Barnes:
Come out Saturday to the First Methodist Church in Hurst. We have the Uncle Sam's Eagle Scout Project cookoff with a noon turn-in. Entry is only $3 plus items to put in graduation baskets. These baskets are for abused children who completed counseling sessions with the Alliance for Children Center in Hurst. Recommended items can be gift cards, journals, pens and pencils, small stuffed animals, small puzzles and games, picture frames, etc. Cash donations to purchase these items are also welcome. The church is located near the corner of Pipeline and Precinct Line Road in Hurst. Take the driveway north from Pipeline to the upper grounds; that is where the cooking and judging will take place. Since this is for children and we will be on church grounds, we ask that alcohol not be consumed on property. Come on out and support this worthy cause and, if you are still looking, get those last chili points you need for Terlingua. Hope to see you there!

NOTE:  Darin Jester is our new Membership Director.  His address is

CASI Membership
P.O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242

Please send your membership information to him.

From Dana Plocheck:
The October Trails is posted in CIS.  It's a great issue.  It is posted in the History Section.

From Steve Carlson:
This is an updated flyer for "Snowball Express CCO" on Nov 13.  Please mark your calendars.

Notes from the GP Meeting:  Tim Collier reported on the improvements that have been made at the Ranch since the last TICC.  Those improvements included

(1)  Installing a metal roof over the area between the Main Concession and the Judging Pavilion

(2)  Constructed a retaining wall between the Main Concession and the Judging Pavilion to keep the mud and water from washing through the area.

(3)  Constructed a 20' X 20' storage building behind the stage area to store ranch supplies and muesum memorabilia.

(4)  Constructed a dry stack retainer wall on the NW side of the Old 320.

These projects all together cot $13,950.00

It is Wednesday and time to Post the CCOs for this weekend.  It is the last weekend for the 2009-2010 Chili year.  Hopefully you can get your last  points need to qualify for TICC.  There are even a couple more CCOs on Thursday. 

Sep 25, 2010-001 - Columbus, NM CASI. 18th Poncho Villa Last Chance CCO This is an NMCS Pod Cook off. Held at South End of Poncho Villa State Park. RV spaces with hook- ups are available in the park on a "first come, first served" basis, $14.00 per night. Lodging is available at Martha's Bed and Breakfast, 575-531-2467 and at Hacienda De Villa, 575-531-2711. For info on the park, call 575- 531-2711. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. Entry fee $20 Turn-in 2 PM. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449- 4064. t.chaney@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society.

Sep 25, 2010-002 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Elks Last Chance Chili Cook-off. Cancelled.

Sep 25, 2010-003 - DeSoto, KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Club CCO. Held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm located just north of K-10 Hwy on Kill Creek Road. Sponsored by Oklahoma Joe's BBQ. CASI Entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Homestyle entry fee $20.00 with a 12:30 turn-in. Cook both events for $30.00. Benefits the DeSoto Rotary local community charities. Checks payable to Desoto Rotary Club. Contact: Larry Johnson 816-289- 1428. ljohnson@kc.rr.com Or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com

Sep 25, 2010-004 - Hobbs, NM CASI. United Way Chili Fest Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping available. This is a 2 Day CCO. Day 1 benefits: United Way. CASI Chili Entry Fee $18; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MST. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 or email katpaul2006@hotmail.com *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookups Reservation call 575-391- 2900. Pot luck on Friday night with meat provided.

Sep 25, 2010-005 - Shreveport, LA CASI. Taste of the ELKS. At Elks Lodge 122, 3 Blocks East of East Kings Hwy. on Preston Street. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2:30 PM. Make checks payable to Elks Lodge 122. Contact Larry Hullett 318-751-5855. Benefits Veterans Home.

Sep 25, 2010-006 - Mineral Wells, TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion BBQ and Chili Cookoff. American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion DR, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. From the intersection of Hwy 180 (Hubbard ST.) and Hwy 281 (Oak Ave.) travel west on 180 to the west city park turn right on American Legion DR. Charities of the Sons of the American Legion Entry Fee $20.00. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Other Categories include Jackpot Pinto Beans $10. 100% pay back, Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, « Jointed Chicken $75.00 for one or all BBQ categories, 80% pay back. Other turn in times include Jackpot beans 11:00 AM, Chicken 12:00 PM, Ribs 1:00 PM, and All Chili and Brisket at 2:00 PM. Contact: Roger Hensley 616 NW 19th St., Mineral Wells, TX 76067. 817-357- 2574. Leave message.

Sep 25, 2010-007 - Indian Land, SC CASI. South Carolina State Championship. Held at Indian Land Middle School 8361 Charlotte Hwy (US 521) Entry fee $20 CASI, $10 Freestyle. Turn in Noon. Benefits Lancaster Literacy Cooperative. Make checks payable to Indian Land Rotary Club This is an automatic qualifier for TICC. Contact Michael Costa 9945 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill SC 29707 803-802-8601.

Sep 25, 2010-008 - Royce City, TX CASI. Royce City Boy Scouts Of America. Cancelled.

Sep 25, 2010-009 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Last Chance CCO. Tom Green County 4H Last Chance CCO 10 W. Harris. For Chili $20.00 Entry Fee. Dry Pinto Beans $10.00. Bean Turn In 1:00 Chili Turn In 2:00. Lots of things planned for this event. 50/50 Drawing. Auctions. Cake and Pie Auction. Games. Music. Come join us for a large time. All proceeds benefit Tom Green Co. 4H. Contact FMI: Fred Lazarus 325 763-9608 OR Sammie Plant 325 656-8299 Email sanangeloplant1@msn.com

Sep 25, 2010-010 - Blackwell, TX CASI. Blue Agave Chili Cookoff. Held at 302 College Street. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Blackwell Riding Club. Blackwell Annual Rodeo, Pinto Bean Cookoff $5 turn in TBA. Hot Wing Cookoff $5, turn in TBA. Brisket $10 turn in TBA. Margarita and Bloody Mary Showdown $5 each. Live band is The Duquaines, dance, rodeo. Tommy White 325-370-1119, 325-668- 3552, jlem@camalott.com.

Sep 25, 2010-011 - Paris, TX CASI. George Robinson Memorial Last Chance Cookoff. Held at 570 E Center St. Benefits Red River Valley Fair Assn. which provides use of facilities year round to youth organizations and schools. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV's allowed, but no hookups. Make checks payable to RRV. Contact Tim Masters 570 E Center St. Paris TX 75460 903- 785-7971. or fair@neto.com

Sep 25, 2010-012 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. 1st Annual Kelly Crush Benefit CCO. Held at P-2 Drive-In, 409 Lamar St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Open Division $20, Youth Division $5. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Cooks party Friday & Saturday Night. 1st place CASI Chili Trophy is a Bronze Fire Fighter Helmet, 2nd thru 10th fire fighter trophy. CHILI GRIND ONLY. No hookups. Kelly Crush is a 49 year old Wichita Falls Fire Fighter stricken with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) Contact Jon Reese Texoma Ice, 101 Elm St, Wichita Falls TX 76301.940-631-0499. Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221. Register by September 17th & receive "Orange Kelly Crush" Shirt. Include shirt size. See cookoff next day.

Sep 25, 2010-013 - Hurst, TX CASI. First Methodist Church Uncle Sam's Eagle Project Cookoff Entry fee $3 per cook plus two items such as a journal, pen and pencils, small stuffed animals, small puzzles and games, picture frame, gift cards to McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A, iTunes. Turn-in time is Noon. No RV's please. First Methodist Church is located at 521 W Pipeline Rd. Contact Samuel Visser svisser723@gmail.com, 817- 657-0659.

Sep 26, 2010-001 - Hobbs, NM CASI. Eagle"s Kid's Christmas. This is a 2 Day CCO See Saturday for more details. Held at Lea County Event Center,next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Benefits Eagles Kids Christmas. There will be a 50/50 pot, a Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. Chili Grind Only. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $18; Turn In Time: 12 MST. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookup Reservation call 575 391 2900. katpaul2006@hotmail.com.

Sep 26, 2010-002 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Pam's Last Ditch Cookoff-Sunday. Benefits St. Mary's School Library Turn In- 1:00 PM Entry- $20.00 6508 Roxton, Amarillo, TX Contact Pam at 359-8469/373-9292.

Sep 26, 2010-003 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Wichita Falls Fire Fighters Assn. Held at P-2 Drive Inn, 409 Lamar St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Open chili $20 turn-in 1 PM. For Associations general fund. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Tom Reese 940-631-0499. Kevin Wooster 940- 631-0499. See cookoff previous day.

From Jim Ezell:
TICC WINE OPPORTUNITY

As we approach TICC I would once again ask our membership to take advantage of our wonderful buying price for Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wines. With the sponsorship and our discounted volume buy we are able to offer 12 bottle 750ml cases for only 55.00 which includes all taxes. This brings the cost per bottle below 5.00 and is a tremendous opportunity to stock up for the holiday season. This price cannot be beaten anywhere so give me an idea if you may want some before I place the CASI order.

We will be featuring the Cabernet/Merlot blend, Lightly Oaked Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and White Zinfandel. I can get other flavors if requested before I make this order.

Support this great sponsor and take advantage of these savings. Remember all those great goodie bags they have given.

Let me know if I can count you in.
Jim Ezell
jezell8642@aol.com
I will also have outstanding beer prices when I get the new schedule.

From Doris Greenlee:
Attention: All CASI Ladies

The annual Girls Gone Wild Breakfast will be held on Wednesday morning, November 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Blair/Moore/Greenlees Camp.

Wear your animal print pj’s and bring food/drink to share. Please come join in the fun as this has become a Terlingua tradition. See you there.

Houston Pod is hosting a Membership Breakfast this year. This event will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, November 4th at the Blair/Moore/Greenlees Camp. Please come enjoy Houston Pod’s hospitality. We invite you to join our pod and treat yourself to a “Build Your Own” Omelet prepared right before your eyes. We look forward to seeing you.

From Dorathy Williams:
The following motels still have a few vacancies during TICC.

Big Bend Motor Inn 432-371-2218
Easter Egg Valley Motel 432-371-2254
ElDorado Hotel 432-371-2111
Big Bend Casitas (new) 432- 371-2633
Ten Bits Ranch 432-371-3031
Wildhorse Station 432-371-2526
Longhorn Ranch Motel 432-371-2541

TICC:
Please mark your TICC calendar for Thursday Morning at 8:00 AM and meet at the Stage Area to help Scott Johnson with the Adopt a Highway Cleanup.  The more the faster the job is completed.  Thanks Scott for once again leading this activity.

From Ralph Hay:
Just a reminder to all Pods, if you plan on buy a wall plaque with your Pods name on it Please get me the information by Oct. 11, 2001. Would like to see a whole row Pod plaques.

Also, if you have not provided me with your Old 320 Profile, please do that.  A copy of the Profile Sheet can be found on the web page (http://www.chili.org/) in the Resource Center.


NOTES from Friday's Board Meeting.

The Board ratified actions taken by the Board of Directors since our Summer meeting.  Those actions were the approval of the Poster Bid, Chairs for the TICC winners ( these are financed by Friends of CASI and will be for the top 20 Chilis and 1st place Show Teams).  Poster Selection (Art work by Adam Hays a former student from the Terlinqua area) and the Proposal for WIFI at TICC.

New Business:  Tim Collier presented the Board with Bids for TICC Trash, Ice and Portable Restrooms.  These bids were approved.  Richard Knight presented information concerning the Pioneer Award.

Enough information for today.  Have a Great Day.

From Ruby Ross:
Fae had her hip fracture surgery on Friday. They discovered she did not have pneumonia but her oxygen level is low and they are giving her breathing treatments. She thinks she will leave the Hospital Mon or Tues. If anything develops I will keep you posted. Please keep Fae in your
thoughts & prayers.

NOTE:  Have you visited the CASI Facebook page?  If not, take time and do that.  Thanks to Sabrina Klietz and Trie Floozie!  Visit it at Chili Appreciation Society International and make your comments.

From Gill Hewlett:
Lou got out of the hospital at 6:00 last night. She is weak and still has pneumonia. It did not come on in a couple days and it will take weeks to get rid of it. But she is better than last week. Thank you all for caring. Your prayers are appreciated.

From Shirley Bates:
Results for the CCO held at Crane, TX on Sat, Sep 18:

19 cooks
1. Jeannie Struck-Odessa Q
2. Grace Davis-Odessa
3. Guy W. Bates-Midland
4. Dave Boone-Odessa
5. Robin Crain-Crane
6. Kathy Mulkey-Hobbs
7. Dodie Simpson-Odessa
8. Mike Barker-Crane
9. Paul Mulkey-Hobbs
10. Joann Scott-Odessa

Youth Cookoff
1st Place-Garrett Patton-8 yrs old(Jeannie Struck's grandson)

From Dave Hewlett:
The Royse City CCO on Sept 25^th was canceled.

At the Garland, Texas Elks Lodge 1984 Last Chance CCO on Sept 30th there will be a stove for 1st chili and a chair for 2nd place. Turn in is 8 PM.

From Ken Rodd:
Jimmie Carriere is looking for the 1983 chili winners recipe from Terlingua - possible you could put this on your blog and if someone has it, they could email it to him.   His email address is jgcarriere@att.net

A note from Sharon Pennell:
Attention Terlingua Tea Pots; there will NOT be a tea party this year in Terlingua. I will be traveling to TICC from CA and will not be able to haul all of my tea party items in our motor home for 2 months. I do apologize in advance to those of you that have already bought your new dress and door prizes. Keep them for next year and I will make next year’s tea party a special one. I would like for the Terlingua Tea Pots to donate money to the scholarship fund, you may give your donation to me and I can present it on stage on Friday…from the Terlingua Tea Pots. Donate as little as you wish or as much as you wish….you won’t be making a dish for the tea party so put that money towards the scholarship fund. Safe travels and I will see you in Terlingua. Sharon Pinnell spicyone@bigbruce

From Darin Jester, Membership Chairman:
Here is the address for CASI Membership

Darin Jester
Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. (CASI)
P.O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242

From John Goforth:
Thank you to the CASI membership for the opportunity to serve you as Membership Chairman for the past three years. I am moving over to serve you as Ranch Manager of Rancho CASI de los Chisos. The new Membership Chairman will be Darin Jester. Please make changes on your pod membership forms to reflect this change and send all membership payments and inquiries to:

Darin Jester, Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.
P. O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242 


Keep your address and other CIS information up to date so that your Terlingua Trails will get to the right location and your fellow cooks will know where you hang your hat.


Thank you once again and I’ll see you in Terlingua or somewhere else on the Chili Trail.


John Goforth

From Carrie Kinnison:
The Good News First:

Louise Hayhurst is recovering and doing well after getting her pace maker.

Fae Paske fell in her yard the other day and broke her hip. Fae is at Round Rock Hospital. They cannot do surgery at this time because they found that she has pneumonia.

Please add your prayers to ours for her complete recovery and the mental strength to endure this. As always, thanks for your love, prayers and willingness to come to the spiritual aid of others.

To get a Certificate of Insurance for your CASI CCO contact:

Erin N. Pinney, CLCS
Direct Phone 443 738 2777
Email address:  epinney@cicinc.com

Finally:
It is finally Friday.  I hope everyone has had a good week.  It has been a busy one of this ena and hope to have all the emails and letters responded to by Sunday night.  Have a great weekend.  Go Cook Chili and win so that you have those last few needed points.  Weather accross the States looks like it will be pretty good.
Remember Chili, Charity and Fun.

From Dave Hewlett:
Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, scheduled September 18, 2010, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side.

For those multi-task, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO.

Details on events and applications can be found at http://www.greenvillechamber.com/. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available).

Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only.

Contact: 903-455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 chamber@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

From Tammie Wooster:

Gonna be an amazing time....Fun, Food and Friendship to help a great man! Ya'll Come!



From Darin Jester:This weekend is the Indiana State Chili Championship. Held in Cicero, IN on Morse Reservoir at the Red Bridge Park (697 W. Jackson St. Cicero, IN). Come on out and enjoy some live music, great chili from “some of the finest chili cooks in the Midwest” and a great day full of Chili, Charity, and Fun. This is one of the last chances to earn those much needed points to qualify for TICC. Categories are CASI Chili and Show, Anything Goes, Jr. Pepper Chili and Show, and Salsa. Entry fee is just $20 for chili and $5 for Jr’s and salsa. Registration is at 8 AM, and turn in is at high noon. Come on out and help us raise money for the Humane Society of Hamilton County. Questions can be addressed to Brad Garland at bradgarland@indy.rr.com  or by phone at 317.657.5237.

 

Also, for those of you with children who are cooking this Saturday,  A new category for the Indiana State this year is Jr. Pepper Showmanship.  Let the kids show off their creativity and compete in show too!  See everyone Saturday!

NOTE:

Our Insurance information has changed.  The insurance has been renewed and Certificates of Insurance for CCOs starting in October are now available.  Here is the contact information.

 

Erin Pinney, CLCS

Direct Phone:  443 738 2777

email address:  epinney@cicinc.com 

 

Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc.

11403 Cronridge Drive

PO Box 0664

Owings Mills, MD 21117-0664

Phone: 410-356-9500

Fax: 410-363-3520

 

 

 

2nd Post for Wednesday
Here is the link to the obituary for Dennis Jackson. On this website you can leave a message of condolence for the family.
http://www.lunnscolonial.com/ASIMAS/lunns/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=146&deceased_id=232296


http://www.lunnscolonial.com/ASIMAS/lunns/obituaryDescription.jsp?domain_id=146&deceased_id=232296


Also, the Wichita Falls Elks will be serving lunch for everyone at the lodge after the service on Thursday.

Here is Carol's address:
Carol Gibbs
P.O. Box 3305
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

From Jim Stateczny:


Here is what I know as of now:
I have been doing some research on some of the problems folks are having with Windows 7 and the Tally program. It seems that Windows 7 has some issues with screen resolutions and things displaying correctly. It seems that any screen resolution setting lower than “1400x1050” will cause the screen not to always display items correctly. It seems that the “1050” is the critical parameter.


Now as far as the printer is concerned, I have no idea. I hooked my Windows 7 notebook up to several laser printers, and the results printed properly. From talking to a few of our members this weekend, they claim that the printer selection box is not appearing when they tell the program to print, and thus nothing is printed. I have absolutely no idea what could be causing this, since my computer is working properly. I know of nothing out of the ordinary that anybody has done to my computer that would cause it to work properly.

Dennis Jackson's services are set for. Visitation tomorrow Wednesday 9-15-10 from 7-8PM.

Funeral will be Thursday at the Cowboy church (where Glyn’s was) 10 am.  The address for this church is 
Texoma Cowboy Church
919 US Highway 281 (Old Jackboro Hiway)
Wichita Falls, TX 76310-0547
(940) 687-2237

From Larry Burruss:

Please keep Janie Burruss and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  She found out last Friday that her brother, Johnny Osborn, has been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.  Many of the older cooks will remember Johnny from the Chilympiad days.  He is an El Jefe in the organization and donated many hours of volunteer time to help in the success of the event.  He also was an original member of the three time world championship "Great Southwest Show Team".  Johnny has two daughters who work with him in his business ventures in Midland, Texas.

From Darin Jester:

The new address for Membership is:
Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. (CASI)
P.O. Box 421034
Indianapolis, IN 46242

From Tonya Jester:
We begin the new chili year with 2 cco’s in October ….
10/2 – Ft. Wayne Chilifest Fire in the Fort
10/16 – Wabash Cannonball

From Jim Trietsch:
Still Chasing Points?  Then come on out to Bruceville Eddy.  This Cook Off has always been good for those in Need.  This is the 10th year for this 2 day Cook Off and may well be the last, with I 35 widening it doesn't look good for the Location.  Right off of I35 on the South Bound side, right by the CIty Hall and Fire Station.  RV PArking with Elec. $10 per night.  Beans $10 turn in noon 50/50 payback.  Chili Turn in 2pm $18.00 Sat.  Chili 1pm turn in on Sunday. Benifits the EMS and Fire Dept.  COme on out and help some good People and have a good time.

From Happy Hinman:

Directions for the Hondo CCO:
Go through Hondo and turn right at Castro street. This will put you in to 462 at the West gate of the fairgrounds which is where you will enter for the Chili cookoff.

NOTE:
I want to thank everyone for the support that I have had the last 2 years!  Thank You also to those who supported me in the Election at the Great Pepper's Meeting.  I am excited about being your ED for another 2 years.  It is an honor to represent you and CASI as your Executive Director.  There is lots to accomplish in the next two years and with your help, we will get it done.  Thanks!!!

It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this weekend.  The chili year is fast passing and you only have  a couple more weeks to get those points for TICC 2010!   It appears that if you are in Texas, there has to be one that is close to you. The weather for this weekend is going to be great across the States which means its time to cook Chili!  Note that there is one in China this weekend!

Sep 17, 2010-001 - Sherwood, AR CASI. Sherwood Fest "Last Chance" CCO Held in Sherwood Forest 1111 West Maryland, North on Hwy 107, left on Maryland, approximately 1 mile to Sherwood Forest on right. Benefits Sherwood Fest. Entry fee $20, turn in 7:30 PM. Make checks payable to Sherwood Fest. Contact Preston or Linda Nickle 617 West M Avenue, North Little Rock AR 72116. 501-791-2191.

Sep 18, 2010-001 - Canton, GA CASI. 2nd Annual Canton Paw Park CCO. Date changed to September 11th.

Sep 18, 2010-002 - El Paso TX CASI. 3rd Annual Mr. "C's" CCO Date changed to Ocober 9th.

Sep 18, 2010-003 - Flowery Branch, GA CASI. 7th Annual Flowery Branch Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show. Held on Main Street. The Cookoff location is just minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. We will be holding a CASI and Open Chili Competition, both adult and juniors can compete in the open. Fees: $20 for the CASI Competition, no charge for Open adult and juniors Competitions. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:00 noon, Open turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Coats for Kids. Enjoy a true Festival Atmosphere in Historic Flowery Branch GA, home of cool cars and hot chili! Music, games for the kids, food, vendors and local merchants abound. For more info on being a contestant or vendor please contact Steve Soucie, 770-967- 2934, ssouciel@charter.net or Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387 charlottecornett@att.net For more information please visit our web site http://www.flowerybranchga.org/ please make checks payable to: "The City of Flowery Branch", mail to: 5124 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch GA 30542, Attn: Charlotte Cornett. Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition winners.

Sep 18, 2010-004 - Olive Branch, MS CASI. Cook For The Cure Chili Competition Held in Olive Branch City Park 8267 Goodman Rd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Northwest Mississippi Scleroderma Support Group. nwmsclerodermasg@comcast.net. Contact Eileene Ault 662- 510-5083.

Sep 18, 2010-005 - Gonzales, TX CASI. 4th Annual First Shot Cookoff Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Friday night Jackpot Salsa and Margarita cookoff, turn-in 7PM CASI chili entry Saturday $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to First Shot Cookoff. IBCA Cookoff Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available from city. Contact Sissy Mills SissyM@JDCOins.com,  830-857-6247 Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-442. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-006 - El Paso, TX CASI. Franklin Mountain CCO This CCO will be held at the RV parking area located within the park. Held at Tom May's Unit of Franklin Mountain Park located just off Transmountain Rd on the West side of Franklin Mountains. From 1-10 take the Transmountain Rd exit, travel 3 miles and the entrance gate will be on your left. From Hwy 54 in El Paso, take the Transmountain Rd exit and travel about 7 miles, over the summit, and the entrance will be on your right. Once in the park, proceed on the paved road until you see the RV Parking Sign. The CCO will be held here. Turn-in 1 p.m. Entry fee $18.00. Bud Barrick 575-38-5107 teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Make checks payable to Pod Of The Pass.

Sep 18, 2010-007 - Hondo, TX CASI. Medina County Fair. This is the Medina County Fairs 1st annual CASI & Local chili cook-off & hot sauce competition The Medina County Fair is wide open spaces next to the Hondo city park. There is a newly furbished restroom pavillion surrounded by large Oak trees. The afternoon is full of games, shopping, tractor pulling and headliner musicians. Roger Creager will be on main stage at 10:00 pm for all to enjoy. Be sure to bring canopies and full geared themes for judging. Showmanship begins at high noon. No hook-ups and no ground fires. Check in by 10:00 am Saturday morning. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Happy Hinman 210-364-8577 happypeppr@aol.com  

Sep 18, 2010-008 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy EMS Tenth year cook-off, held off I-35 across from City Hall. Beans- #10.00 50/50 pay back turn in noon Chili #18.00. Chili Grind Only. Turn in 2 pm. RV parking elec. $10.00 per night. Pot luck supper meat furnished. Silent aution and raffle. Cook-off next day Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 18, 2010-009 - Greenville, TX CASI. Rally Round Greenville BBQ/CCO Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side. A category including Non-CASI cookers is also available. For multitaskers, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO. Details on events and applications can be found at http://www.greenvillechamber.com/. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available). Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only. Contact 903- 455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 milton@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Sep 18, 2010-010 - Palos Park, IL CASI. Palos Park Cookoff. Held at 8901 W 123rd St on Village Green behind Recreation Center. Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:15 PM. Contact Nicole Marxman nmarxman@palospark.org 708-671- 3760.

Sep 18, 2010-011 - Cicero, IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton County. Entry fee $20 Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Other categories include: Jr's, Anything Goes and Salsa. Auto qualifier for TICC. Make checks payable to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For more information contact Brad Garland, 157 E. Columbine Lane, Westfield, IN 46074. C:317-657-5237 bradgarland@indy.rr.com or indiana.chili@yahoo.com. Or check out the website at http://www.indianastatechilichampionship/.  webs.com.  

Sep 18, 2010-012 - Shanghai, CH CASI. Bubba's Annual Shanghai CCO Held at Bubba's Texas-style Bar-B- Que & Saloon in Shanghia, China, an authentic barbeque joint founded by Austinite Kenneth Walker in 2006. Bubba's Annual Shanghai Chili Cook-off is now entering it's Fifth year and has quickly become a Shanghai institution among many American and European expats that live in the city. Last year the event attracted nearly 700 people who came out to cheer on 20 teams competing for best chili in China Among the chefs competing are some of the top chefs from five star western restaurants in the city. Live music, cold beer, and all the other earmarks that make a chili cook-off fantastic are all present at Bubba's CCO party. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon Contact Kenneth Walker email kennethjoewalker@gmail.com. Charity TBD.

Sep 18, 2010-013 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. West Tawakoni 16th Annual Chili by the Lake Cookoff. Held in AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits AMVETS Scholarship Fund Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 1st place only. Info Jackie Grose 5640 Hwy 34 South, Quinlan, TX 75474. 903-883-4916. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-014 - Farlington, KS CASI. Crawford County Lake CCO held at #1 West Lake Road. CASI chili $20.00 entry fee turn in @ noon. Junior CASI $5.00 at 12:30, Home style $10.00 at 1 pm & salsa $5.00 at 1:30. Cooks party Friday night at the County Lake campground. Make checks payable to the charity: Friends of Crawford County Lake. Contact: Kevin Smith 620-362-3237 or cell: 620-687-0164. Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com 913-708- 2118

Sep 18, 2010-015 - Crane, TX CASI. Crane County Livestock Show Held at Crane City Park, limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Crane County Junior Livestock. Make checks payable to Crane County Livestock. Contact Trish Barker 432-202-4259. Chili Grind ONLY.

Sep 19, 2010-001 - Gonzales, TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills sissyM@JDCOins.com 830-857- 6247, Shirley Breitschopf 830-857- 4142.

Sep 19, 2010-002 - Bruceville-Eddy, TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy VFD Cook-off Tenth year VFD Chili Cook-off off I-35. Chili-$18.00 turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only See Sat Sept 18 for more information. Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 19, 2010-003 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. Sunday Day After Chili By The Lake CCO. Held at AM VETS parking lot, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Jackie Grose 903-883- 4916. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 19, 2010-004 - Farlington, KS CASI. 2nd Day Crawford County Lake CCO Held at #1 West Lake Road. CASI chili $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Saturday night concert with a 2nd day cook's party. Benefits the Children's Playgound Fund. Make checks payable to Friends of Crawford County Lake. Contact: Kevin Smith 620-362-3237 or Cell: 620-687-0164. Larry Velasquez larry.velasquez@forbo.com 13-708-2118. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 19, 2010-005 - Dallas, TX CASI. Sunday State Fair of Texas CO Held at Fair Park. Enter Lagow Gate from Fitzhugh Avenue to cooks area, by livestock pavillion. Fire Extinguisher required. Pump-up style stove, no propane. Meat must be cooled in ice chest. Entry fee $15, turn- in 1 PM. For the Creative Arts Dept. Checks payable to State Fair of Texas. Contact Creative Arts Dept, 214-421-8744. BBQ Pork Ribs (7) and 1/2 Chicken entry fee $15 each. Chicken turn-in Noon, Rib turn-in 1:30 PM. http://www.bigtex.com/ for entry form. No public tasting of chili allowed.