We have finally arrived at home from Texas Open. We just sort of blew in! There were 2 very good days of chili cooking. On Saturday there were 218 chilis turned in. This allowed the top 5 winners to be automatically qualified.
1. Tom Dozier - Irving, TX
2. Kathy Boone - Odessa, TX (Q)
3. Ken Morganroth - San Antonio, TX (Q)
4. Susan Burgess - Baytown, TX (Q)
5. Clyde Rogers - San Antonio, TX (Q)
6. Louis Gonzales - Paint Rock, TX
7. Don Hoy - Cuero, TX
8. Elaine Lopez - San Antonio, TX
9. Connie Collier - Snyder, TX
10. Jennifer Sherfield - Seminole, TX
11. Sally Lee - San Antonio, TX
12. Doris Greenlee - Houston, TX
13. Jeanette Cardenas - Austin, TX
14. Donna Conrad - Crawford, TX
15. Jennifer Schappe - College Station, TX
16. Mike Zaccaro - Flugerfield, TX
17. Lynn Hetjmancik - Buda, TX
18. Charmaine Rogers - San Antonio, TX
19. Margarett Nadeau - Boerne, TX
20. Elizabeth Livingston - Austin, TX
21. Karen Barnes - Houston, TX
Show
1. Chili Con Carnies
2. Sweet and Spicy
3. Buzzard Bar
Results Texas Open Day After - 65 Cooks
1 Dianne Stimson
2 Alan Dean
3 Kyle Bond
4 Steve Edmonson
5 Robert Gott
6 Janet Celinski
7 Ken Rodd
8 George Jowers
9 Kenny Morgenroth
10 Lynn Hetjmancik
SHOW
1st - WayneTurner
2nd - Mick Joplin
3rd - Amanda Stone
From Dick Wagner:
Remember Men's & Women's State CCO VFW 9095 ( corner of Kanis & Gamble ) in Little Rock, Arkansas this coming weekend ( March 5th ).
From Blu Daniels:
30th Rose City Chili Pod Cookoff in Tyler, Texas
Baymont Inn & Suites has offered Rose City Chili Pod cooks and guest a special rate of $79.99 per night including a free Breakfast for up to 2 people per room.
Here is the Link: http://www.baymontinns.com/Baymont/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=19253
Friday arrivals OK. There will be special parking for campers/motorhomes behind the store with no hookups. Day cooks will set up on the south side of Gander Mountain. No pre-registration. Registration opens at 9:30. Cooks meeting will be at 10:00. We will continue registration after that, if needed. Beans turn in at 12 noon with a 50/50 payback. Junior Chili turns in at 1:00. 1st place receives $20 gift certificate from Gander Mountain and a cook stove. CASI chili turn in at 2:00. Hand-painted ceramic platters and bowls for trophies. Beautiful coveted People's Choice trophy, would appreciate having lots of extra chili to serve the voting public. Tasting cups go on sale at 11:30. Expect a large crowd with lots of vendors. There will be a raffle table and a silent auction. Stay for Sunday, no frills points only, no public. LADIES, Tequila Rose toast at 10:30, come to Blu's white bus.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
SPECIAL POSTING
Tony Oliveria passed away Thursday evening in his sleep. He has had a long battle with cancer. Visitation is Sun Feb 27 from 6-8 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Memphis, TN. Rosary Monday Feb 28 at 1:00 PM at the church. The funeral will be held at the Memphis Funeral Home. No more details at this time.
Tony Oliveria passed away Thursday evening in his sleep. He has had a long battle with cancer. Visitation is Sun Feb 27 from 6-8 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Memphis, TN. Rosary Monday Feb 28 at 1:00 PM at the church. The funeral will be held at the Memphis Funeral Home. No more details at this time.
Friday, February 25, 2011
I received this email and would like to share it so that Nancy Bremer has the support of her CASI Family:
Because you're receiving this message, you must be a particularly special person in Nancy Bremer's life. Let me introduce myself: I'm Deb Hastings Watson, and Nancy has been my best friend for 35 years. She has done so much for me in my life; now it's time to give back to her.
In case you have not heard, Nancy has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had three biopsies in the past two weeks; two were benign and one was malignant. She is scheduled for a lumpectomy on Monday, February 28th. She will be off work the week of February 28th through March 4th, though it's possible she'll be gone an additional week. We're grateful for the support she's receiving from her friends at work.
As Nancy has so many family and friends who want to know what's going on, we have created a CaringBridge website. CaringBridge is a free, nonprofit web service that connects people experiencing a significant health challenge to their family and friends, making each health journey easier. Rather than have each person e-mail or call Nancy for updates about every step along the way, you can go to CaringBridge, register your name, and you'll receive an update every time we put new information up. This will relieve Nancy of having to tell the same story 63 times and will let her focus on her job now: resting and healing.
It's very easy to visit Nancy's CaringBridge site - all you have to remember is that her site name is none other than "nancybremer". You can visit in three easy ways:
1. Visit on the web by clicking the link below; this will take you directly to Nancy's site:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nancybremer
2. If you go directly to the site, www.CaringBridge.org simply enter the site name (nancybremer) to go to her site
3. Visit on your mobile phone: (http://m.caringbridge.org/visit/nancybremer)
Nancy needs our love and support, and she needs our prayers. We trust you will be sharing all three with her in the coming months. With CaringBridge, you can:
Show your support
• Visit and keep up to date.
• Leave a message in the guestbook.
• Receive e-mail notifications when the journal is updated.
If you want to contact Nancy directly at home with a card or note, her mailing address is:
13576 Lord Sterling Place
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Deb Hastings Watson
413-281-3476 (cell)
From Ed Nesbitt:
Vern Gilpin and I are helping a local charity cook-off Sunday in the Sugarland, TX area for the family of a police officer killed in the line of duty. Local business' are paying $500.00 per team and we are going to use CASI rules to be sure all is fair. If anyone has some time at 1pm Sunday from that area we could really use some help with judging. Please call Vern at 713-598-1142 or Ed at 832-655-1551.
NOTE:
Here is wishing everybody "Luck" this weekend. I could sure use it. We will be leaving shortly for the Texas Open. The weather is suppose to be "balmy." Enjoy the last weekend in February!! I know that Spring is on its way because the crocuses have popped their heads out of the ground and have pretty little flowers! Remember: Chili, Charity and Fun!
Because you're receiving this message, you must be a particularly special person in Nancy Bremer's life. Let me introduce myself: I'm Deb Hastings Watson, and Nancy has been my best friend for 35 years. She has done so much for me in my life; now it's time to give back to her.
In case you have not heard, Nancy has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had three biopsies in the past two weeks; two were benign and one was malignant. She is scheduled for a lumpectomy on Monday, February 28th. She will be off work the week of February 28th through March 4th, though it's possible she'll be gone an additional week. We're grateful for the support she's receiving from her friends at work.
As Nancy has so many family and friends who want to know what's going on, we have created a CaringBridge website. CaringBridge is a free, nonprofit web service that connects people experiencing a significant health challenge to their family and friends, making each health journey easier. Rather than have each person e-mail or call Nancy for updates about every step along the way, you can go to CaringBridge, register your name, and you'll receive an update every time we put new information up. This will relieve Nancy of having to tell the same story 63 times and will let her focus on her job now: resting and healing.
It's very easy to visit Nancy's CaringBridge site - all you have to remember is that her site name is none other than "nancybremer". You can visit in three easy ways:
1. Visit on the web by clicking the link below; this will take you directly to Nancy's site:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nancybremer
2. If you go directly to the site, www.CaringBridge.org simply enter the site name (nancybremer) to go to her site
3. Visit on your mobile phone: (http://m.caringbridge.org/visit/nancybremer)
Nancy needs our love and support, and she needs our prayers. We trust you will be sharing all three with her in the coming months. With CaringBridge, you can:
Show your support
• Visit and keep up to date.
• Leave a message in the guestbook.
• Receive e-mail notifications when the journal is updated.
If you want to contact Nancy directly at home with a card or note, her mailing address is:
13576 Lord Sterling Place
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Deb Hastings Watson
413-281-3476 (cell)
From Ed Nesbitt:
Vern Gilpin and I are helping a local charity cook-off Sunday in the Sugarland, TX area for the family of a police officer killed in the line of duty. Local business' are paying $500.00 per team and we are going to use CASI rules to be sure all is fair. If anyone has some time at 1pm Sunday from that area we could really use some help with judging. Please call Vern at 713-598-1142 or Ed at 832-655-1551.
NOTE:
Here is wishing everybody "Luck" this weekend. I could sure use it. We will be leaving shortly for the Texas Open. The weather is suppose to be "balmy." Enjoy the last weekend in February!! I know that Spring is on its way because the crocuses have popped their heads out of the ground and have pretty little flowers! Remember: Chili, Charity and Fun!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
From Barbara Herrin:
Texas Ladies State contributions
As of February 23rd, twenty-nine ladies have contributed $1495.00 to the scholarship fund in lieu of giveaway items for Ladies State. This is a great start and we still have 5 days until March 1st.
Scholarship applications
One hundred (100) scholarship applications were received this year. The applications are being mailed to the committee for their review. They will make their selections by the end of March.
From Kim Hiley:
As all of you know we lost a wonderful friend and chili cook a couple of weeks ago. Scott, "The Big Kahuna", Knight left us to join other chili cooks at the "Grandest Cook-off" in Heaven.... This Saturday in honor of Scott we would like to have a moment of silence and a toast to honor him. This being said, we are asking those of you that have Hawaiian Shirts to please bring them and wear them at least for the toast. If you don't have one please come see me as I have several extras that you can borrow. I picked up a few more today to help everyone. Christine will also be there for the toast.
Please let me know if you have any questions. My phone number is 210-286-4275 and email kdhiley@yahoo.com
From Steve Edmonson:
Here is the actual address for the Texas Open for those GPS dependent folks like me!!
Traders Village
9333 SW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78242-3222
(210) 623-8383
Thanks and see ya there!!!
From Tammie Wooster:
Here is the information on the KOA Campground for the Southwest Open. It will be held on May 28 and 29 at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Okla.
Southwest Open Chili Championship @ the Choctaw Casino RV Park
There has been several people email me regarding the cookoff location. The cookoff and 42 tournament will be at the KOA-RV Park, which is located across the street from the casino.
Here are some of the details of the Park. There are 77 – 12’ x 80’ concrete pull-thru pads, hourly security patrols, patios, picnic tables, grills, free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
The main building where the 42 tournament and judging will be held has a full kitchen, plasma TV, vending machines, laundry room, restrooms with showers, pool tables, air hockey and shuffleboard. Oh, and the most important item – AIR CONDITIONING!
You can go to www.choctawcasinos.com to see a full listing for the RV Park, get directions and print a site map.
Free shuttle service is offered from the casino to the RV Park as well as area approved hotels.
I can be contacted by email tammiew421@aol.com, with any further questions
NOTE:
The Governance Committee provided the a proposal to have each member of the Board of Director's sign a Code of Conduct. The Board of Director's voted to accept this proposal and each of them signed a copy. This document will be added to each application for a Director's position. Below you will find a copy of the document.
If you have a change of email address or any other personal information, please send it to me so that I can update your records in CIS. My email address is garjans@suddenlink.net.
I will provide more information from the Board of Director's Winter Meeting in the upcoming weeks.
Texas Ladies State contributions
As of February 23rd, twenty-nine ladies have contributed $1495.00 to the scholarship fund in lieu of giveaway items for Ladies State. This is a great start and we still have 5 days until March 1st.
Scholarship applications
One hundred (100) scholarship applications were received this year. The applications are being mailed to the committee for their review. They will make their selections by the end of March.
From Kim Hiley:
As all of you know we lost a wonderful friend and chili cook a couple of weeks ago. Scott, "The Big Kahuna", Knight left us to join other chili cooks at the "Grandest Cook-off" in Heaven.... This Saturday in honor of Scott we would like to have a moment of silence and a toast to honor him. This being said, we are asking those of you that have Hawaiian Shirts to please bring them and wear them at least for the toast. If you don't have one please come see me as I have several extras that you can borrow. I picked up a few more today to help everyone. Christine will also be there for the toast.
Please let me know if you have any questions. My phone number is 210-286-4275 and email kdhiley@yahoo.com
From Steve Edmonson:
Here is the actual address for the Texas Open for those GPS dependent folks like me!!
Traders Village
9333 SW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78242-3222
(210) 623-8383
Thanks and see ya there!!!
From Tammie Wooster:
Here is the information on the KOA Campground for the Southwest Open. It will be held on May 28 and 29 at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Okla.
Southwest Open Chili Championship @ the Choctaw Casino RV Park
There has been several people email me regarding the cookoff location. The cookoff and 42 tournament will be at the KOA-RV Park, which is located across the street from the casino.
Here are some of the details of the Park. There are 77 – 12’ x 80’ concrete pull-thru pads, hourly security patrols, patios, picnic tables, grills, free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
The main building where the 42 tournament and judging will be held has a full kitchen, plasma TV, vending machines, laundry room, restrooms with showers, pool tables, air hockey and shuffleboard. Oh, and the most important item – AIR CONDITIONING!
You can go to www.choctawcasinos.com to see a full listing for the RV Park, get directions and print a site map.
Free shuttle service is offered from the casino to the RV Park as well as area approved hotels.
I can be contacted by email tammiew421@aol.com, with any further questions
NOTE:
The Governance Committee provided the a proposal to have each member of the Board of Director's sign a Code of Conduct. The Board of Director's voted to accept this proposal and each of them signed a copy. This document will be added to each application for a Director's position. Below you will find a copy of the document.
If you have a change of email address or any other personal information, please send it to me so that I can update your records in CIS. My email address is garjans@suddenlink.net.
I will provide more information from the Board of Director's Winter Meeting in the upcoming weeks.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
From Bruce Stewart:
A big thanks to all the cooks that came to Jacksboro to support the BSOT-POD's yearly chili cook off.
It was a great place for a CCO. The Wichita Falls ELKS put on the fed bag for the weekend (thanks guys).The Fireman were in full force, and are already planning for a bigger CCO next year. Thanks to all that bought tickets on the golf cart. A local man won it. We raised $3,000 plus for the VFD.
Saturday 42 cooks
1. Terry Graves (Wichita Falls)
2. Weldon Dainiels (Wichita Falls)
3. Tim Collier (Snyder)
4. Mike Bryan (Wichita Falls)
5. Clint Wooster (Wichita Falls)
6. Candice Beam (Wichita Falls)
7. Kay Lefler (Bardwell)
8. Lynn Miller (Wichita Falls)
9. Lisa Miller (Wichita Falls)
10. Dru Stewart (Hurst)
Sunday 24 cooks
1. Jon Reese Sr. (Wichita Falls)
2. Kyle Adams (Iowa Park)
3. Chris Reese (Wichita Falls)
4. David Lefler (Bardwell)
5. Weldon Daniels (Wichita Falls)
6. Lisa Miller (Wichita Falls)
7.Terry Graves (Wichita Falls)
8. Jason Clark (Arlington)
9. Candice Beam (Wichita Falls)
10. Michelle Adams (Iowa Park)
From Elton Homesley:
Perhaps you might find this article about the Marathon School interesting. Every year there is a CCO held in Marathon on the 4th of July. The Article is located at
http://permianbasin360.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=95126
A reminder from Clyde Rogers concerning logistics for the Texas Open held this weekend.
There are a few items I felt would be helpful for the cooks to know upon arrival at the Texas Open.
First off, chili cooks will enter at the far right pay booth as you drive in. There is to be a sign there that says CHILI COOKS. When you enter, they will ask if you are chili cooks and how many people there are. They will give you a parking pass to be placed on the mirror of your auto. You will then proceed straight ahead to get to the parking lot where we will be set up. I first was told we could park under the canopy and tail gate cook Sat. The San Antonio Fire Department says NO. Cooks will have to unload their belongings and move their autos to the parking lot. There will be no vehicles allowed on pavilion after 9:00 am. If you are not unloaded on the pavilion by that time you have to carry your cooking items to the pavilion. I am sorry for this inconvenience, but this being Traders Village`s first event they are finding out a lot. Everyone needs to park as close as possible so that we will all fit in this parking area. This way no one will have to park in the front parking. Myself or another cook will be out to aid in the parking.
PETS. As you enter at the pay booth you will see a sign that says "NO PETS". We cannot have pets on the pavilion during market hours, meaning when Traders Village is open to the public. We will need to keep all pets at our motor homes or trailers during these hours. If needed, they can be taken to the grass area on a leash and then taken back to the motor homes.
Gates are locked at 9:00 pm each night. Security will be there. I am going to talk with them about cooks staying at hotels who will be leaving after 9:00 pm. The gates will be open at 6:30 am Saturday and Sunday morning. Be sure and check with myself or another committee member before you set up on the pavilion.
Gulf carts can be used to go from the pavilion to our RV`s.
Please do not arrive on Thursday before noon.
If you have not registered, please do so at the cook off. There will be registration Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Bring your best recipe so you can claim the first Texas Open Champion at San Antonio`s Traders Village. Everyone have a safe trip.
It is Wednesday and here are the CCO's for this weekend.
Feb 26, 2011-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 8th Annual Colder Than Hell Two day Cookoff, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, pay top 3. Benefits Texas Masonic Lodge Retirement fund. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Director's Staff. The Garland Hella Temple is located at 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Contact Mike Hall at gmhall180@sbcglobal.net phone is 972-743-0884. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a 50/50 cash raffle and also a item raffle with 6 tickets for $5. Cooks dinner will be on Friday at 5:30PM. The cost is $8. Bingo follows the dinner. Come early.
Feb 26, 2011-002 - Kokomo, IN CASI. Red Hot & Wild Kokomo Chili Cookoff. Held at the Kokomo Event Center, 1500 N Reed Rd, US 31. This event is sponsored by and benefiting The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce. Make Checks payable to the Chamber of Commerce. Registration and set- up begins at 8:00 AM. Mandatory cooks meeting at 9:00 AM. Entry Fee $22, CASI chili turn-in at 1:00 PM. CASI Showmanship judging begins at 1:30 PM. Doors open and Public tasting begins at 1:00 PM. Other categories include Corporate Team, Individual Team, and Junior Pepper. For more information and fees check out www.greaterkokomo.com or contact Rhonda Eastman, VP Existing Business 1-765-457-5301, reastman@greaterkokomo.com.
Feb 26, 2011-003 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Eagles Cookoff. Held at Eagles Lodge 4128 located at 5396 Seymour Hwy. Benefits Max Baer Fund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night. Jackpot Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Dale Gorman 940-632-7322.
Feb 26, 2011-004 - San Antonio, TX CASI. TEXAS OPEN. This CCO will be held at Traders` Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Benefits "Wounded Warriors Family Support". Entry $30.00, open cook-off, turn-in 2:00 pm, This CCO is an Automatic Qualifier. JR cook-off entry $10.00, turn-in 1:00 pm. Traders` Village located on Southwest side of San Antonio. Plenty of RV parking, no hook ups. Bad weather, no problem we have a 50,000 sq. ft. pavilion to cook under. Arrive Friday to enjoy the food and fun at the Friday night cooks party. Come out and support the "Wounded Warriors Family Support" and see what the new Traders` Village in San Antonio has to offer. Cooks will be able to get a special chili cooks rate of $65. at the La Quinta Inn and Suites six miles from Traders` Village. La Quinta is located at 6511 Military Dr West and Hwy 90. Their phone number is 210-674-3200. All reservations must be made before February 16, 2011. And don't forget, it is an automatic qualifier. Make checks payable to Texas Open SA. For information, contact Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855 chilitime@sbcglobal.net also Happy Hinman at (210) 364-8577, happypeppr@aol.com .
Feb 26, 2011-005 - Orlando, FL CASI. Orlando Chili Cookoff. It will be held at Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park, Lakemont Ave. Orlando, FL 32814. Charity: Special Olympics - Florida. Turn in time CASI: 12 pm. Entry fee $15. (1 category) Check payable to: Events for Change Inc. (can pay online www.orlandochilicookoff.com Contact Kenneth Roberts. Contact address: 1430 Lake Baldwin Lane, Suite A. Orlando, Fl 32814. 407- 920-3125. Preregistration deadline is Jan. 1st, 2011. $25 entry fee after 1/1/11. Chili grind only.
Feb 26, 2011-006 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW POST 846 CCO This CCO will be held at 8804 Grant. Go east on 87th Street off of I-35 for 1 mile, then south on Grant for approximately 600 ft. Chili Grind only. CASI rules apply. Pie turn in 10 am $5, beans 1 pm $5, CASI Chili 2 pm $20, and homestyle chili 2:30 pm $10. 50% off entry fees for all categories for VFW members. Tent and RV parking available, limited hook-ups. Friday night cook's party. Benefits VFW Post 846 local charities. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913- 708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Feb 26, 2011-007 - Sherwood, AR CASI. 6th Annual Sherwood Rotary Chili Bowl. It will be held in Sherwood Forest, 1111 West Maryland. Take I-40 west to exit 107/JFK. Take right at traffic light onto JFK/Hwy 107 to Maryland St in Sherwood. Take a left onto Maryland, go about a mile to Sherwood Forest on right. For Sherwood Rotary charities. Entry fee CASI $20, Rotary $5. Turn-in 1 PM. Inside cookoff, tables and chairs provided, entertainment on stage, silent auction, big screen TV for sports, $2 tasting cups, goody bags for 1st 30 chili cooks. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Hershel Bowman 501-833-8844, or Linda Nickle 501-791-2191.
Feb 27, 2011-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 8TH Annual Colder Than Hell day 2 cookoff, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in noon. Benefits Garland Hella Shrine Temple. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Director's Staff. Directions to the Location: Garland Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Contact Mike Hall at gmhall180@sbcglobal.net The phone number is 972-743-0884. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5.
Feb 27, 2011-002 - Grayslake, IL CASI. Winterfest. CANCELLED.
Feb 27, 2011-003 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Texas Open Day After CCO Held at Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Turn in 1:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18. Come out, cook chili and enjoy the events happening at Traders Village. Contact Clyde Rogers 210- 415-6855 chilitime@sbcglobal.net.
A big thanks to all the cooks that came to Jacksboro to support the BSOT-POD's yearly chili cook off.
It was a great place for a CCO. The Wichita Falls ELKS put on the fed bag for the weekend (thanks guys).The Fireman were in full force, and are already planning for a bigger CCO next year. Thanks to all that bought tickets on the golf cart. A local man won it. We raised $3,000 plus for the VFD.
Saturday 42 cooks
1. Terry Graves (Wichita Falls)
2. Weldon Dainiels (Wichita Falls)
3. Tim Collier (Snyder)
4. Mike Bryan (Wichita Falls)
5. Clint Wooster (Wichita Falls)
6. Candice Beam (Wichita Falls)
7. Kay Lefler (Bardwell)
8. Lynn Miller (Wichita Falls)
9. Lisa Miller (Wichita Falls)
10. Dru Stewart (Hurst)
Sunday 24 cooks
1. Jon Reese Sr. (Wichita Falls)
2. Kyle Adams (Iowa Park)
3. Chris Reese (Wichita Falls)
4. David Lefler (Bardwell)
5. Weldon Daniels (Wichita Falls)
6. Lisa Miller (Wichita Falls)
7.Terry Graves (Wichita Falls)
8. Jason Clark (Arlington)
9. Candice Beam (Wichita Falls)
10. Michelle Adams (Iowa Park)
From Elton Homesley:
Perhaps you might find this article about the Marathon School interesting. Every year there is a CCO held in Marathon on the 4th of July. The Article is located at
http://permianbasin360.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=95126
A reminder from Clyde Rogers concerning logistics for the Texas Open held this weekend.
There are a few items I felt would be helpful for the cooks to know upon arrival at the Texas Open.
First off, chili cooks will enter at the far right pay booth as you drive in. There is to be a sign there that says CHILI COOKS. When you enter, they will ask if you are chili cooks and how many people there are. They will give you a parking pass to be placed on the mirror of your auto. You will then proceed straight ahead to get to the parking lot where we will be set up. I first was told we could park under the canopy and tail gate cook Sat. The San Antonio Fire Department says NO. Cooks will have to unload their belongings and move their autos to the parking lot. There will be no vehicles allowed on pavilion after 9:00 am. If you are not unloaded on the pavilion by that time you have to carry your cooking items to the pavilion. I am sorry for this inconvenience, but this being Traders Village`s first event they are finding out a lot. Everyone needs to park as close as possible so that we will all fit in this parking area. This way no one will have to park in the front parking. Myself or another cook will be out to aid in the parking.
PETS. As you enter at the pay booth you will see a sign that says "NO PETS". We cannot have pets on the pavilion during market hours, meaning when Traders Village is open to the public. We will need to keep all pets at our motor homes or trailers during these hours. If needed, they can be taken to the grass area on a leash and then taken back to the motor homes.
Gates are locked at 9:00 pm each night. Security will be there. I am going to talk with them about cooks staying at hotels who will be leaving after 9:00 pm. The gates will be open at 6:30 am Saturday and Sunday morning. Be sure and check with myself or another committee member before you set up on the pavilion.
Gulf carts can be used to go from the pavilion to our RV`s.
Please do not arrive on Thursday before noon.
If you have not registered, please do so at the cook off. There will be registration Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Bring your best recipe so you can claim the first Texas Open Champion at San Antonio`s Traders Village. Everyone have a safe trip.
It is Wednesday and here are the CCO's for this weekend.
Feb 26, 2011-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 8th Annual Colder Than Hell Two day Cookoff, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon, pay top 3. Benefits Texas Masonic Lodge Retirement fund. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Director's Staff. The Garland Hella Temple is located at 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Contact Mike Hall at gmhall180@sbcglobal.net phone is 972-743-0884. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a 50/50 cash raffle and also a item raffle with 6 tickets for $5. Cooks dinner will be on Friday at 5:30PM. The cost is $8. Bingo follows the dinner. Come early.
Feb 26, 2011-002 - Kokomo, IN CASI. Red Hot & Wild Kokomo Chili Cookoff. Held at the Kokomo Event Center, 1500 N Reed Rd, US 31. This event is sponsored by and benefiting The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce. Make Checks payable to the Chamber of Commerce. Registration and set- up begins at 8:00 AM. Mandatory cooks meeting at 9:00 AM. Entry Fee $22, CASI chili turn-in at 1:00 PM. CASI Showmanship judging begins at 1:30 PM. Doors open and Public tasting begins at 1:00 PM. Other categories include Corporate Team, Individual Team, and Junior Pepper. For more information and fees check out www.greaterkokomo.com or contact Rhonda Eastman, VP Existing Business 1-765-457-5301, reastman@greaterkokomo.com.
Feb 26, 2011-003 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Eagles Cookoff. Held at Eagles Lodge 4128 located at 5396 Seymour Hwy. Benefits Max Baer Fund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night. Jackpot Beans $5 turn-in Noon. Contact Dale Gorman 940-632-7322.
Feb 26, 2011-004 - San Antonio, TX CASI. TEXAS OPEN. This CCO will be held at Traders` Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Benefits "Wounded Warriors Family Support". Entry $30.00, open cook-off, turn-in 2:00 pm, This CCO is an Automatic Qualifier. JR cook-off entry $10.00, turn-in 1:00 pm. Traders` Village located on Southwest side of San Antonio. Plenty of RV parking, no hook ups. Bad weather, no problem we have a 50,000 sq. ft. pavilion to cook under. Arrive Friday to enjoy the food and fun at the Friday night cooks party. Come out and support the "Wounded Warriors Family Support" and see what the new Traders` Village in San Antonio has to offer. Cooks will be able to get a special chili cooks rate of $65. at the La Quinta Inn and Suites six miles from Traders` Village. La Quinta is located at 6511 Military Dr West and Hwy 90. Their phone number is 210-674-3200. All reservations must be made before February 16, 2011. And don't forget, it is an automatic qualifier. Make checks payable to Texas Open SA. For information, contact Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855 chilitime@sbcglobal.net also Happy Hinman at (210) 364-8577, happypeppr@aol.com .
Feb 26, 2011-005 - Orlando, FL CASI. Orlando Chili Cookoff. It will be held at Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park, Lakemont Ave. Orlando, FL 32814. Charity: Special Olympics - Florida. Turn in time CASI: 12 pm. Entry fee $15. (1 category) Check payable to: Events for Change Inc. (can pay online www.orlandochilicookoff.com Contact Kenneth Roberts. Contact address: 1430 Lake Baldwin Lane, Suite A. Orlando, Fl 32814. 407- 920-3125. Preregistration deadline is Jan. 1st, 2011. $25 entry fee after 1/1/11. Chili grind only.
Feb 26, 2011-006 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW POST 846 CCO This CCO will be held at 8804 Grant. Go east on 87th Street off of I-35 for 1 mile, then south on Grant for approximately 600 ft. Chili Grind only. CASI rules apply. Pie turn in 10 am $5, beans 1 pm $5, CASI Chili 2 pm $20, and homestyle chili 2:30 pm $10. 50% off entry fees for all categories for VFW members. Tent and RV parking available, limited hook-ups. Friday night cook's party. Benefits VFW Post 846 local charities. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913- 708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Feb 26, 2011-007 - Sherwood, AR CASI. 6th Annual Sherwood Rotary Chili Bowl. It will be held in Sherwood Forest, 1111 West Maryland. Take I-40 west to exit 107/JFK. Take right at traffic light onto JFK/Hwy 107 to Maryland St in Sherwood. Take a left onto Maryland, go about a mile to Sherwood Forest on right. For Sherwood Rotary charities. Entry fee CASI $20, Rotary $5. Turn-in 1 PM. Inside cookoff, tables and chairs provided, entertainment on stage, silent auction, big screen TV for sports, $2 tasting cups, goody bags for 1st 30 chili cooks. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Hershel Bowman 501-833-8844, or Linda Nickle 501-791-2191.
Feb 27, 2011-001 - Garland, TX CASI. 8TH Annual Colder Than Hell day 2 cookoff, held at Garland Hella Shrine Temple 2121 Rowlett Rd. Entry fee $20, turn-in noon. Benefits Garland Hella Shrine Temple. Full RV hookups (12) are first come first serve at $15 per day. Depending on weather, you can cook inside or outside. Make checks payable to Director's Staff. Directions to the Location: Garland Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd, Garland Texas 75043 Contact Mike Hall at gmhall180@sbcglobal.net The phone number is 972-743-0884. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 cash raffle and other raffle with 6 tickets for $5.
Feb 27, 2011-002 - Grayslake, IL CASI. Winterfest. CANCELLED.
Feb 27, 2011-003 - San Antonio, TX CASI. Texas Open Day After CCO Held at Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Turn in 1:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18. Come out, cook chili and enjoy the events happening at Traders Village. Contact Clyde Rogers 210- 415-6855 chilitime@sbcglobal.net.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
From Bruce Smith:
There has been a change for motorhomes at the Arkansas State Open Chili Cookoff March 12, 2011. They are welcome for the day but the entrances will be gated up after the event and will not open till 8:00am Monday morning after the cookoff. All vehicles must vacate the parking lot after the event. There are several places that you can go with your motorhome. There is a KOA in Benton and one in North Little Rock. There is also a Wal-Mart in Bryant that is close. We will try to find some more places and will update you. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Also if you are coming in from the west on I-30 just look for the signs that say Pulaski Tech College. These will take you to the cookoff location. If you are coming from the east take exit 128 Otter Creek exit and stay on the service road that runs parallel to the interstate.
From Clyde Rogers:
If you are planning on arriving on Thursday for the Texas State Open held at the new Trader's Village in San Antonio, please do not arrive until noon. There will be somebody there to help park you.
You will enter at the far right pay booth as you drive in. There is to be a sign there that says CHILI COOKS. When you enter they will ask if you are chili cooks and how many people there are. They will give you a parking pass to be placed on the mirror of your auto. You will then proceed straight to get to the parking lot. Gulf carts can be used to go from the pavilion to our RV`s. If you have not registered please do so at the cook off. There will be registration Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Note: Please keep Barbara Herrin and her family in your prayers. Her niece was killed Sunday night. She was returning to Midland when a Tanker Truck hit her head on.
Sammie Plant's new email address is sanangeloplant@msn.com
There has been a change for motorhomes at the Arkansas State Open Chili Cookoff March 12, 2011. They are welcome for the day but the entrances will be gated up after the event and will not open till 8:00am Monday morning after the cookoff. All vehicles must vacate the parking lot after the event. There are several places that you can go with your motorhome. There is a KOA in Benton and one in North Little Rock. There is also a Wal-Mart in Bryant that is close. We will try to find some more places and will update you. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Also if you are coming in from the west on I-30 just look for the signs that say Pulaski Tech College. These will take you to the cookoff location. If you are coming from the east take exit 128 Otter Creek exit and stay on the service road that runs parallel to the interstate.
From Clyde Rogers:
If you are planning on arriving on Thursday for the Texas State Open held at the new Trader's Village in San Antonio, please do not arrive until noon. There will be somebody there to help park you.
You will enter at the far right pay booth as you drive in. There is to be a sign there that says CHILI COOKS. When you enter they will ask if you are chili cooks and how many people there are. They will give you a parking pass to be placed on the mirror of your auto. You will then proceed straight to get to the parking lot. Gulf carts can be used to go from the pavilion to our RV`s. If you have not registered please do so at the cook off. There will be registration Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Note: Please keep Barbara Herrin and her family in your prayers. Her niece was killed Sunday night. She was returning to Midland when a Tanker Truck hit her head on.
Sammie Plant's new email address is sanangeloplant@msn.com
Monday, February 21, 2011
What a great CCO was had a Comstock at the Richard Hines Memorial CCO. Lots of money was made for the Comstock High School Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to Karen Bains who won the bronse Panther!
Comstock CCO Saturday 2-19-11
1. Karen Bains-Rankin, TX
2. Kathy Hudson-Odessa, TX
3. Lisa Brown-Rankin, TX
4. Janita Hinds-Del Rio, TX
5. Bucky Seelig-Fredericksburg, TX
6. Guy W. Bates-Midland, TX
7. Doc Kinnison-Marble Falls, TX
8. Jennifer Sherfield-Seminole, TX
9. Fran Miller-San Angelo, TX
10. Laura Coad-San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Willie Ravin-Brownwood, TX
2. Wayne Turner-Waxahachie, TX
3. Mitch Joplin-Camp Wood, TX
Comstock CCO Winners, Sunday 2-20-11
1. Jennifer Sherfield-Seminole, TX
2. Dodie Simpson-Odessa, TX
3. Dave Boone-Odessa, TX
4. Kathy Lindley-Austin, TX
5. Debbie Turner-Waxahachie, TX
6. Barbara Taylor-Terlingua, TX
7. Guy W. Bates-Midland, TX
8. Kathy Boone-Odessa, TX
9. Janita Hinds-Del Rio, TX
10. Laura Coad-San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Mitch Joplin-Camp Wood, TX
2. Doc Kinnison-Marble Falls, TX
From Clyde Rogers:
There are a few items I felt would be helpful for the cooks to know upon arrival at the Texas Open.
First off, chili cooks will enter at the far right pay booth as you drive in. There is to be a sign there that says "CHILI COOKS." When you enter they will ask if you are chili cooks and how many people there are. They will give you a parking pass to be placed on the mirror of your auto. You will then proceed straight ahead to get to the parking lot in which we will be set up. I first was told we could park under the canopy and tail gate cook Sat. The San Antonio Fire Department says "NO." Cooks will have to unload their belongings and move their autos to the parking lot. There will be no vehicles allowed on the pavilion after 9:00 am. If you are not unloaded on the pavilion by that time, you have to carry your cooking items to the pavilion. I am sorry for this inconvenience, but this being Traders Village`s first event, they are finding a lot out. Everyone needs to park as close as possible so we will all fit in this parking area. This way no one will have to park in the front parking. Myself or another cook will be out to aid in the parking. PETS. As you enter at the pay booth, you will see a sign that says "NO PETS." We cannot have pets on the pavilion during market hours, meaning when Traders Village is open to the public. We will need to keep all pets at our motor homes or trailers during these hours. If need, they can be taken to the grass area on a leash and taken back to the motor homes. Gates are locked at 9:00 pm each night. Security will be there, so I am going to talk with them about cooks staying at hotels who will be leaving after 9:00 pm. The gates will be open at 6:30 am Saturday and Sunday morning. Be sure and check with myself or another committee member before you set up on the pavilion. Gulf carts can be used to go from the pavilion to our RV`s. Also, no more entries should be mailed in after this date (today). If you have not registered, please do so at the cook off. There will be registration Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Bring your best recipe so you can claim the first Texas Open Champion at San Antonio`s Traders Village. Everyone have a safe trip.
From Dianne Stimson:
The Out West Bar and Grill 4th Annual Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday 2-12-2011, and the Next day Cook Off was held on Sunday 2-13-2011. The weather was really nice for a change, a little windy..., but not COLD !!!! As always, Mike & Wanda went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. They had wonderful food! They are in the planning stages for next years cook off as I write this. I would like to thank all of the cooks who came out to support the 2 day event. With out you, we would not have had the successful cook offs that we did. Next, I would like to thank my head judge for both days, Donna Conrad; my tally teams John Caffey, Bill Lester, Donna Conrad, Angie Duke, Blu Kriska, and David Mankse; my Table Monitors, Johnnie Sullivan, Randy Duke, Mark Sanders, David Manske and Frances Sullivan; and Pat Pilchiek for all of her help. I am sure I have forgotten someone, so if I have, please forgive me. It was not intentional. Now to the results.
SATURDAY 2-12-2011
27 CHILIS JUDGED
Meals on Wheels was the charity
CHILI
1. Jason Goains - Meridian,TX
2. Mark Sanders - Ennis, TX
3. Charles Breeden - Alvarado,TX
4. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
5. Dwaine Williams - Waxahachie,TX
6. Bill Lester- Garland,TX (Q)
7. Kenny Short - Burleson,TX
8. John Caffey - Rockdale,TX
9. Jason Clark- Arlington,TX
10. Donna Conrad - Crawford,TX
SHOW
1. Texas Chili Chicks; Robin Short - Burleson,TX (Q)
2. Snake Farm Chili; Kenny Short - Burleson.TX
3. Tall Girl Frog; Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
SUNDAY 2-13-2011
28 CHILI JUDGED
West VFD was our charity
CHILI
1. Blu Kriska - Ennis,TX
2. David Manske - Arlington,TX
3. Donna Conrad - Crawford, TX
4. Ron Baker - Ennis,TX
5. Bill Lester - Garland,TX
6. Glenda Verba - Garland,TX
7. Frances Sullivan - Waxahachie,TX
8. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
9. Randy Duke - Valley Mills, TX
10. Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
SHOW
1. Tall Girl Frog; Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
2. Hells Fury; Shirley Sexton - Dallas,TX
3. Snake Farm Chili; Kenny Short - Burleson,TX
From Lee Kroencke:
Saturday February 26 is almost here! Bring Family and Friends - Free Admission
Overland Park VFW Post #846 Chili Cook-Off includes Pies, Beans, and of course...
CHILI - both Homestyle and CASI. Located at 8804 Grant Street.
The weather may be unpredictable, but this Chili Cook Off is not! We'll be cooking indoors since no one can keep up with mother nature this year. Come out and enjoy the absolute best Chili and friends you can find!
Remember last year - this is the event to attend. Arrive early because we anticipate another large turn out (and we know how superstitious cooks can be about their spots)
CASI category is Chili Grind Only. All CASI rules apply to this category.
For more details email me or contact Regional Referree Larry Velasquez at 913- 708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com
JUDGES - We still need a few more judges! Let us know right away if you would like to judge. gladiatorchil@yahoo.com All Judges must be 18 years of age, and can not be the spouse of a CASI entrant.
Can't wait to see you then and fire up our stoves! (that reminds me - small green propane or "hair spray" propane stoves only - fire regulations)
Comstock CCO Saturday 2-19-11
1. Karen Bains-Rankin, TX
2. Kathy Hudson-Odessa, TX
3. Lisa Brown-Rankin, TX
4. Janita Hinds-Del Rio, TX
5. Bucky Seelig-Fredericksburg, TX
6. Guy W. Bates-Midland, TX
7. Doc Kinnison-Marble Falls, TX
8. Jennifer Sherfield-Seminole, TX
9. Fran Miller-San Angelo, TX
10. Laura Coad-San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Willie Ravin-Brownwood, TX
2. Wayne Turner-Waxahachie, TX
3. Mitch Joplin-Camp Wood, TX
Comstock CCO Winners, Sunday 2-20-11
1. Jennifer Sherfield-Seminole, TX
2. Dodie Simpson-Odessa, TX
3. Dave Boone-Odessa, TX
4. Kathy Lindley-Austin, TX
5. Debbie Turner-Waxahachie, TX
6. Barbara Taylor-Terlingua, TX
7. Guy W. Bates-Midland, TX
8. Kathy Boone-Odessa, TX
9. Janita Hinds-Del Rio, TX
10. Laura Coad-San Angelo, TX
Show
1. Mitch Joplin-Camp Wood, TX
2. Doc Kinnison-Marble Falls, TX
From Clyde Rogers:
There are a few items I felt would be helpful for the cooks to know upon arrival at the Texas Open.
First off, chili cooks will enter at the far right pay booth as you drive in. There is to be a sign there that says "CHILI COOKS." When you enter they will ask if you are chili cooks and how many people there are. They will give you a parking pass to be placed on the mirror of your auto. You will then proceed straight ahead to get to the parking lot in which we will be set up. I first was told we could park under the canopy and tail gate cook Sat. The San Antonio Fire Department says "NO." Cooks will have to unload their belongings and move their autos to the parking lot. There will be no vehicles allowed on the pavilion after 9:00 am. If you are not unloaded on the pavilion by that time, you have to carry your cooking items to the pavilion. I am sorry for this inconvenience, but this being Traders Village`s first event, they are finding a lot out. Everyone needs to park as close as possible so we will all fit in this parking area. This way no one will have to park in the front parking. Myself or another cook will be out to aid in the parking. PETS. As you enter at the pay booth, you will see a sign that says "NO PETS." We cannot have pets on the pavilion during market hours, meaning when Traders Village is open to the public. We will need to keep all pets at our motor homes or trailers during these hours. If need, they can be taken to the grass area on a leash and taken back to the motor homes. Gates are locked at 9:00 pm each night. Security will be there, so I am going to talk with them about cooks staying at hotels who will be leaving after 9:00 pm. The gates will be open at 6:30 am Saturday and Sunday morning. Be sure and check with myself or another committee member before you set up on the pavilion. Gulf carts can be used to go from the pavilion to our RV`s. Also, no more entries should be mailed in after this date (today). If you have not registered, please do so at the cook off. There will be registration Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Bring your best recipe so you can claim the first Texas Open Champion at San Antonio`s Traders Village. Everyone have a safe trip.
From Dianne Stimson:
The Out West Bar and Grill 4th Annual Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday 2-12-2011, and the Next day Cook Off was held on Sunday 2-13-2011. The weather was really nice for a change, a little windy..., but not COLD !!!! As always, Mike & Wanda went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. They had wonderful food! They are in the planning stages for next years cook off as I write this. I would like to thank all of the cooks who came out to support the 2 day event. With out you, we would not have had the successful cook offs that we did. Next, I would like to thank my head judge for both days, Donna Conrad; my tally teams John Caffey, Bill Lester, Donna Conrad, Angie Duke, Blu Kriska, and David Mankse; my Table Monitors, Johnnie Sullivan, Randy Duke, Mark Sanders, David Manske and Frances Sullivan; and Pat Pilchiek for all of her help. I am sure I have forgotten someone, so if I have, please forgive me. It was not intentional. Now to the results.
SATURDAY 2-12-2011
27 CHILIS JUDGED
Meals on Wheels was the charity
CHILI
1. Jason Goains - Meridian,TX
2. Mark Sanders - Ennis, TX
3. Charles Breeden - Alvarado,TX
4. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
5. Dwaine Williams - Waxahachie,TX
6. Bill Lester- Garland,TX (Q)
7. Kenny Short - Burleson,TX
8. John Caffey - Rockdale,TX
9. Jason Clark- Arlington,TX
10. Donna Conrad - Crawford,TX
SHOW
1. Texas Chili Chicks; Robin Short - Burleson,TX (Q)
2. Snake Farm Chili; Kenny Short - Burleson.TX
3. Tall Girl Frog; Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
SUNDAY 2-13-2011
28 CHILI JUDGED
West VFD was our charity
CHILI
1. Blu Kriska - Ennis,TX
2. David Manske - Arlington,TX
3. Donna Conrad - Crawford, TX
4. Ron Baker - Ennis,TX
5. Bill Lester - Garland,TX
6. Glenda Verba - Garland,TX
7. Frances Sullivan - Waxahachie,TX
8. Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
9. Randy Duke - Valley Mills, TX
10. Angie Duke - Valley Mills, TX
SHOW
1. Tall Girl Frog; Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
2. Hells Fury; Shirley Sexton - Dallas,TX
3. Snake Farm Chili; Kenny Short - Burleson,TX
From Lee Kroencke:
Saturday February 26 is almost here! Bring Family and Friends - Free Admission
Overland Park VFW Post #846 Chili Cook-Off includes Pies, Beans, and of course...
CHILI - both Homestyle and CASI. Located at 8804 Grant Street.
The weather may be unpredictable, but this Chili Cook Off is not! We'll be cooking indoors since no one can keep up with mother nature this year. Come out and enjoy the absolute best Chili and friends you can find!
Remember last year - this is the event to attend. Arrive early because we anticipate another large turn out (and we know how superstitious cooks can be about their spots)
CASI category is Chili Grind Only. All CASI rules apply to this category.
For more details email me or contact Regional Referree Larry Velasquez at 913- 708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com
JUDGES - We still need a few more judges! Let us know right away if you would like to judge. gladiatorchil@yahoo.com All Judges must be 18 years of age, and can not be the spouse of a CASI entrant.
Can't wait to see you then and fire up our stoves! (that reminds me - small green propane or "hair spray" propane stoves only - fire regulations)
Friday, February 18, 2011
From Blu Daniels:
See our ad in the Tyler paper!
NOTE: The CIS server may be down part of Friday Feb 25 for an update in software. It should only be down a couple of hours.
From Nancy Hewlett:
Looking for some place to cook this Weekend? Come to Mesquite.
From Jim Ezell:
Please welcome Richard Erwin to the Friends of CASI fold.
He is from Monahans, TX and has been a long time supporter of CASI.
He also has a 2nd corporate membership for his Purple Haze Jeep Club.
Bill Lester of Guitar Reranch has increased his contribution.
Ron Sanders of Forever Resorts has put 1000 cash in his budget for us on top of his water donations.
I am pursuing several other prospects at this time and the Friends of CASI program continues to be a shining light.
Thank you everyone.
NOTE: The Rulebook and the 320 Site Map at Rancho CASI de los Chisos has been updated. On the Home page of the CASI web page (http://www.chili.org/) at the bottom left hand side, you will find a link to the information for the 2011 Great Pepper's Meeting. Also, notice the new link on this page to our Facebook page.
See our ad in the Tyler paper!
NOTE: The CIS server may be down part of Friday Feb 25 for an update in software. It should only be down a couple of hours.
From Nancy Hewlett:
Looking for some place to cook this Weekend? Come to Mesquite.
From Jim Ezell:
Please welcome Richard Erwin to the Friends of CASI fold.
He is from Monahans, TX and has been a long time supporter of CASI.
He also has a 2nd corporate membership for his Purple Haze Jeep Club.
Bill Lester of Guitar Reranch has increased his contribution.
Ron Sanders of Forever Resorts has put 1000 cash in his budget for us on top of his water donations.
I am pursuing several other prospects at this time and the Friends of CASI program continues to be a shining light.
Thank you everyone.
NOTE: The Rulebook and the 320 Site Map at Rancho CASI de los Chisos has been updated. On the Home page of the CASI web page (http://www.chili.org/) at the bottom left hand side, you will find a link to the information for the 2011 Great Pepper's Meeting. Also, notice the new link on this page to our Facebook page.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
From Tricia Byrom:
Below you will find the information for the Great Pepper's Meeting. The Information Document gives housing information and the other document is the Great Pepper's Meeting Registration. It is time to start making your plans and reservations.
From Happy Hinman:
I'm sure by now you have all heard of the heartbreaking loss of one of our chili family. Scott, "Big Kahuna", Knight passed away last Sunday. We will all miss him, his gentle ways and easy smile. Below is the information Christine has sent regarding his services and celebration of life. Please pass the information on to everyone you can so that we can show our support of Christine and honor to Scott.
Gregory Scott Knight May 19, 1966 - Feb 13, 2011
Scott's Rosary is (tentatively 7:30pm) Tues Feb 22.
His mass is Weds Feb 23rd at 11 am with a celebration of his life at the church hall to follow.
All events at: Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
1065 East Live Oak Rd, Schertz, Tx 78154
Scott's cremation is being handled by Schertz Funeral Home, 2217 FM 3009
*for use with any kind of bereavement fares. We won't be doing anything else with the funeral home.
Below you will find the information for the Great Pepper's Meeting. The Information Document gives housing information and the other document is the Great Pepper's Meeting Registration. It is time to start making your plans and reservations.
I'm sure by now you have all heard of the heartbreaking loss of one of our chili family. Scott, "Big Kahuna", Knight passed away last Sunday. We will all miss him, his gentle ways and easy smile. Below is the information Christine has sent regarding his services and celebration of life. Please pass the information on to everyone you can so that we can show our support of Christine and honor to Scott.
Gregory Scott Knight May 19, 1966 - Feb 13, 2011
Scott's Rosary is (tentatively 7:30pm) Tues Feb 22.
His mass is Weds Feb 23rd at 11 am with a celebration of his life at the church hall to follow.
All events at: Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
1065 East Live Oak Rd, Schertz, Tx 78154
Scott's cremation is being handled by Schertz Funeral Home, 2217 FM 3009
*for use with any kind of bereavement fares. We won't be doing anything else with the funeral home.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
2nd Posting
Gregory Scott Knight May 19, 1966 - Feb 13, 2011
Scott's Rosary is (tentatively 7:30pm) Tues Feb 22.
His mass is Weds Feb 23rd at 11 am with a celebration of his life at the church hall to follow.
All events at: Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
1065 East Live Oak Rd, Schertz, Tx 78154
Scott's cremation is being handled by Schertz Funeral Home, 2217 FM 3009
*for use with any kind of bereavement fares. We won't be doing anything else with the funeral home.
Prayers,
Carol Knight
110 Indian Blanket St
Cibolo, TX 78108
Coreection to Wappo's Ladies State Chili Championship. It will be held on April 16, 2011, not April 16, 2001.
Gregory Scott Knight May 19, 1966 - Feb 13, 2011
Scott's Rosary is (tentatively 7:30pm) Tues Feb 22.
His mass is Weds Feb 23rd at 11 am with a celebration of his life at the church hall to follow.
All events at: Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
1065 East Live Oak Rd, Schertz, Tx 78154
Scott's cremation is being handled by Schertz Funeral Home, 2217 FM 3009
*for use with any kind of bereavement fares. We won't be doing anything else with the funeral home.
Prayers,
Carol Knight
110 Indian Blanket St
Cibolo, TX 78108
Coreection to Wappo's Ladies State Chili Championship. It will be held on April 16, 2011, not April 16, 2001.
From Robert "Wappo" Schrade:
All right gentleman April 16,2001 The Texas Ladies State Chili Championship and it is the ladies day off. So come on all of you men and if you can please come help out in the judging area. Lots of help needed and also a lot of fun to be had and what a big thanks you will be getting not only from the TLS board but also from the ladies. If you can help please see either Boomer,Wappo,or Larry Burruss and we will have something for you do to i feel sure. Start checking with us around 10 am or so on the morning of the cookoff and we thank you all for your great help.
Thanks
NOTE: Because of some inquires, it appears that there are many CCOs that are not have a Cook's Meeting. It is necessary especially when you have new cooks. It is also a good reminder to seasoned cooks. Sometimes we assume that everybody is familiar with the rules, etc. Here is what should be included in the Cook's Meeting.
HEAD COOKS' MEETING A head cooks' meeting may be held by the head judge(s) and/or CASI Referee for the cookoff. This meeting provides an opportunity to make announcements, explain rules, distribute cups, cover any local procedures or customs, and answer questions about the cookoff.
SAMPLE AGENDA
a. Opening Remarks Introductions and special announcements or instructions.
"The head judge(s) is (are) {names}. The CASI Referee for the cookoff is {name}."
b. Chili Rules Read Page 1, "Chili Cooking Rules".
c. Judging Criteria "Competition chili is blind judged based on the following five criteria: aroma, consistency, red color, taste, and aftertaste."
d. Judging Cups "Pick your judging cups up at {location}.
"When you pick up your cup, you are required to sign the removable ticket in the presence of a designated official. The number on the ticket corresponds to the number taped to the cup. This is the only way we can tell who the winner is when the ticket is removed from the cup on stage. Put your signed ticket in a safe place. If you lose your ticket, you cannot win; we must have both matching halves.
o not tamper with or remove the ticket taped on the cup. Do not mark the inside or outside of the cup or place identifying objects (e.g., floating jalapeños, bay leaves, etc.) inside the cup. A 'marked' cup will be disqualified.
“If you damage your cup, bring both the cup and your signed ticket to me. If you lose your cup, bring the signed ticket to me and your cup will be replaced. In either case, locate either me or a cookoff official as soon as possible – do not wait until turn in."
e. Turn in "Bring your chili cup at {time} to {location}. Do not delay turning in your chili. No cups will be accepted after the judging begins."
f. Showmanship "Showmanship will run from {time} to {time}. Teams competing for showmanship will meet at {location} after picking up your judging cups."
g. Questions "Are there any questions? You may begin picking up your cups at {location}. Good luck!"
It's Wednesday and here is the list of CCO's for this weekend.
Feb 19, 2011-001 - Apache Junction, AZ CASI. 13th Superstition Mountain CCO Cook off held at the Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road. Come on out and help us celebrate the 13th Annual Superstition Mountain Chili Cook Off. We'll have a Cook's Party Friday evening. Events Saturday include Red Chili, Salsa, Green Chili, People's Choice Chili and Showmanship. Cook's Meeting 9 AM; Salsa turn-in Noon; Green Chili turn-in 1 PM and Competition Red Chili turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee $15 Free dry camping for the cooks. Benefit Nancy Rutledge Foundation Contact Tom Klug 480-288-4375. Email chiliklug@msn.com.
Feb 19, 2011-002 - Comstock, TX CASI. 6th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Call 432-317-4336 432-292- 4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Lloyd Goldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for 1st place chili. Also Bronze INDIAN MAIDEN Richard Scott Memorial Traveling Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire for 1st Place Chili. Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show. Dessert and Art Auction 3:00 pm Sat afternoon. 42 Tournament 6:00 pm with special trophies from Thunderbird Machinery for winning team. Chicken & Dumplings Friday nite Cooks Party. Black Gold Breakfast Sat am. Hinds well service Southern Style Pulled Pork Supper Sat nite. Benefits Comstock School Scholarships. Sunday CCO same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096.
Feb 19, 2011-003 - Caldwell, TX CASI. 1st Bernard Rychlik Memorial CCO. Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Make checks payable to VFW Post 4458. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. RV parking, no electricity See cookoff next day. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148, vv1ranch@gmail.com.
Feb 19, 2011-004 - Mesquite, TX CASI. The Texan Trail-Blazing Chili CO. Held at the Antique Gallery of Mesquite 3330 N Galloway Ste 225. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 p.m. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in noon. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Nexus Recovery Center for battered women. Contact person is Peg Schaffer 214 912 8896, antqgallery@aol.com. Please bring throwdown chili. Make checks payable to Antique Gallery.
Feb 19, 2011-005 - Jacksboro, TX CASI. Jacksboro Fire Dept Benefit CCO. This is a two day cookoff at the Jack County Fairgrounds on Hwy 59 next to Lake Jacksboro. Indoor Cooking available. Plenty of dry camping. Local motel with discounted rate, email or call for info. There will be a raffle for a customized gas golf cart with trailer on Saturday evening. Tickets are $50 each and will get you and a guest a Chicken Fried Steak meal with all the fixin's. Ticket holder also gets entry fee paid for Sundays BSOT Pod Cookoff. Proceeds will benefits the Jacksboro FD. Friday night cooks party with meal free to chili cooks. Saturday breakfast provided for donation. Local division turn in 1 PM. Youth division turn in 1 PM. Entry fee CASI is $20. Turn- in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Jacksboro FD. Contact Bruce Stewart 817-269- 4797, Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Jon Reese 940-631-0499, email jreese@texomaice.com or Chief Jeremy Jennings 940-567-6321.
Feb 19, 2011-006 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Auxiliary Cancelled. Date changed to March 5th.
Feb 20, 2011-001 - Comstock, TX CASI. 6th Annual Comstock School Library CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W, Call 432-317-4336 432-292-4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Trophies will beGuy W. Bates Trophies. Sunday morning breakfast by Lorina's Cantina. Saturday CCO at same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830-703-0096.
Feb 20, 2011-002 - Caldwell, TX CASI. Day 2 Bernard Rychlik Memorial CCO Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Benefits Brazos Valley Hospice. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. RV parking no electricity. Chili Grind Only. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148 vv1ranch@gmail.com.
Feb 20, 2011-003 - Jacksboro, TX CASI. BSOT Pod Cookoff. This is a two day cookoff at the Jack County Fairgrounds on Hwy 59 next to Lake Jacksboro. Indoor cooking available. Plenty of dry camping. Local motel has a discounted rate, Email or call for info. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to BSOT Pod. Contact Bruce Stewart 817-269- 4797, Jon Reese 940-632-0499 jreese@texomaice.com.
Feb 20, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 CCO. Cancelled. Date changed to March 6th.
All right gentleman April 16,2001 The Texas Ladies State Chili Championship and it is the ladies day off. So come on all of you men and if you can please come help out in the judging area. Lots of help needed and also a lot of fun to be had and what a big thanks you will be getting not only from the TLS board but also from the ladies. If you can help please see either Boomer,Wappo,or Larry Burruss and we will have something for you do to i feel sure. Start checking with us around 10 am or so on the morning of the cookoff and we thank you all for your great help.
Thanks
NOTE: Because of some inquires, it appears that there are many CCOs that are not have a Cook's Meeting. It is necessary especially when you have new cooks. It is also a good reminder to seasoned cooks. Sometimes we assume that everybody is familiar with the rules, etc. Here is what should be included in the Cook's Meeting.
HEAD COOKS' MEETING A head cooks' meeting may be held by the head judge(s) and/or CASI Referee for the cookoff. This meeting provides an opportunity to make announcements, explain rules, distribute cups, cover any local procedures or customs, and answer questions about the cookoff.
SAMPLE AGENDA
a. Opening Remarks Introductions and special announcements or instructions.
"The head judge(s) is (are) {names}. The CASI Referee for the cookoff is {name}."
b. Chili Rules Read Page 1, "Chili Cooking Rules".
c. Judging Criteria "Competition chili is blind judged based on the following five criteria: aroma, consistency, red color, taste, and aftertaste."
d. Judging Cups "Pick your judging cups up at {location}.
"When you pick up your cup, you are required to sign the removable ticket in the presence of a designated official. The number on the ticket corresponds to the number taped to the cup. This is the only way we can tell who the winner is when the ticket is removed from the cup on stage. Put your signed ticket in a safe place. If you lose your ticket, you cannot win; we must have both matching halves.
o not tamper with or remove the ticket taped on the cup. Do not mark the inside or outside of the cup or place identifying objects (e.g., floating jalapeños, bay leaves, etc.) inside the cup. A 'marked' cup will be disqualified.
“If you damage your cup, bring both the cup and your signed ticket to me. If you lose your cup, bring the signed ticket to me and your cup will be replaced. In either case, locate either me or a cookoff official as soon as possible – do not wait until turn in."
e. Turn in "Bring your chili cup at {time} to {location}. Do not delay turning in your chili. No cups will be accepted after the judging begins."
f. Showmanship "Showmanship will run from {time} to {time}. Teams competing for showmanship will meet at {location} after picking up your judging cups."
g. Questions "Are there any questions? You may begin picking up your cups at {location}. Good luck!"
It's Wednesday and here is the list of CCO's for this weekend.
Feb 19, 2011-001 - Apache Junction, AZ CASI. 13th Superstition Mountain CCO Cook off held at the Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road. Come on out and help us celebrate the 13th Annual Superstition Mountain Chili Cook Off. We'll have a Cook's Party Friday evening. Events Saturday include Red Chili, Salsa, Green Chili, People's Choice Chili and Showmanship. Cook's Meeting 9 AM; Salsa turn-in Noon; Green Chili turn-in 1 PM and Competition Red Chili turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee $15 Free dry camping for the cooks. Benefit Nancy Rutledge Foundation Contact Tom Klug 480-288-4375. Email chiliklug@msn.com.
Feb 19, 2011-002 - Comstock, TX CASI. 6th Annual Richard Hinds Memorial CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W. Call 432-317-4336 432-292- 4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2:00. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Lloyd Goldwire Bronze PANTHER Trophy for 1st place chili. Also Bronze INDIAN MAIDEN Richard Scott Memorial Traveling Trophy by Lloyd Goldwire for 1st Place Chili. Traditional Trophies on Chili and Show. Dessert and Art Auction 3:00 pm Sat afternoon. 42 Tournament 6:00 pm with special trophies from Thunderbird Machinery for winning team. Chicken & Dumplings Friday nite Cooks Party. Black Gold Breakfast Sat am. Hinds well service Southern Style Pulled Pork Supper Sat nite. Benefits Comstock School Scholarships. Sunday CCO same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830 703-0096.
Feb 19, 2011-003 - Caldwell, TX CASI. 1st Bernard Rychlik Memorial CCO. Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Make checks payable to VFW Post 4458. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili Grind Only. RV parking, no electricity See cookoff next day. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148, vv1ranch@gmail.com.
Feb 19, 2011-004 - Mesquite, TX CASI. The Texan Trail-Blazing Chili CO. Held at the Antique Gallery of Mesquite 3330 N Galloway Ste 225. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 p.m. Beans entry fee $5, turn-in noon. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Nexus Recovery Center for battered women. Contact person is Peg Schaffer 214 912 8896, antqgallery@aol.com. Please bring throwdown chili. Make checks payable to Antique Gallery.
Feb 19, 2011-005 - Jacksboro, TX CASI. Jacksboro Fire Dept Benefit CCO. This is a two day cookoff at the Jack County Fairgrounds on Hwy 59 next to Lake Jacksboro. Indoor Cooking available. Plenty of dry camping. Local motel with discounted rate, email or call for info. There will be a raffle for a customized gas golf cart with trailer on Saturday evening. Tickets are $50 each and will get you and a guest a Chicken Fried Steak meal with all the fixin's. Ticket holder also gets entry fee paid for Sundays BSOT Pod Cookoff. Proceeds will benefits the Jacksboro FD. Friday night cooks party with meal free to chili cooks. Saturday breakfast provided for donation. Local division turn in 1 PM. Youth division turn in 1 PM. Entry fee CASI is $20. Turn- in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Jacksboro FD. Contact Bruce Stewart 817-269- 4797, Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221, Jon Reese 940-631-0499, email jreese@texomaice.com or Chief Jeremy Jennings 940-567-6321.
Feb 19, 2011-006 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Auxiliary Cancelled. Date changed to March 5th.
Feb 20, 2011-001 - Comstock, TX CASI. 6th Annual Comstock School Library CCO. Desert Hills RV Park, Hwy 90 W, Call 432-317-4336 432-292-4451 for reservations. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 12:00 NOON. $18.00 fee. Make checks to Black Gold Chili Pod. Trophies will beGuy W. Bates Trophies. Sunday morning breakfast by Lorina's Cantina. Saturday CCO at same location. Call Janita Hinds for more info at 830-703-0096.
Feb 20, 2011-002 - Caldwell, TX CASI. Day 2 Bernard Rychlik Memorial CCO Held at VFW Post 4458, 1644 St Hwy 36 South. Benefits Brazos Valley Hospice. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. RV parking no electricity. Chili Grind Only. Contact Vince Slominski 979-255-5148 vv1ranch@gmail.com.
Feb 20, 2011-003 - Jacksboro, TX CASI. BSOT Pod Cookoff. This is a two day cookoff at the Jack County Fairgrounds on Hwy 59 next to Lake Jacksboro. Indoor cooking available. Plenty of dry camping. Local motel has a discounted rate, Email or call for info. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to BSOT Pod. Contact Bruce Stewart 817-269- 4797, Jon Reese 940-632-0499 jreese@texomaice.com.
Feb 20, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 CCO. Cancelled. Date changed to March 6th.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Fom Kim Hiley:
It is with a VERY Heavy Heart that I send this email out to you all. We lost another wonderful chili cook. I just received the call that Scott Knight, aka The Big Kahuna, passed away last night. We do not know what happened and we don't have any details at this point. I just wanted to let everyone know and I will send another email when I have more information.
Please keep Christine and Andrew in your thoughts prayers. God's Peace !!!!
From Mikie McGarity:
What a wonderful week-end in Paradise! Beautiful weather, great friends (old and new), laughs by the bushel and lots of cherished memories. If you weren’t here, I’m sorry. You really missed a fun time. It was one of those week-ends where everything was funny. We had terrific support from our fire department and community. Good food, outstanding competitions and we didn’t loose a single cook down the “Baby Jessica Hole” (you’ll need to ask someone who was here. Without further ado, here are the winners:
McChili McHog-In – Saturday (23 chilis judged)
Chili
1. Kelly Brignon
2. Beth Moon
3. Dru Stewart
4. Bruce Stewart
5. Tom Dozier
6. Ron Barnes
7. Bob Coats
8. Doris Coats
9. Mack Walker
10. Stephanie Brockman
Showmanship
1. Chili Con Carne – Steve Edmonson
2. Fairy Dust Chili – Diane Lewis
3. Trailblazer – Beth Moon
Beans
1. Mack Walker
2. Kelly Killingbeck
3. Tina Barnes
Cheeseburgers in Paradise
1. Beth Moon
2. Doris Coats
3. Jimmy Moon
Another Day In Paradise – Sunday (15 chilis judged)
Chili
1. Bob Coats
2. Beth Moon
3. Doris Coats
4. Tina Barnes
5. Stephanie Brockman
6. David Sexton
7. T. J. Friedel
8. Kelly Brignon
9. Dee Palmer
10. Dru Stewart
Showmanship
1. Hot to Trot – Sherrie Duncan
2. Dream Catcher – T.J. Friedel
3. Yount Too – Dee Palmer
Bloody Mary
1. Doris Coats
2. Stephanie Brockman
3. Dee Palmer
Omelet
1. Dee Palmer
2. Ron Barnes
3. Doris Coats
Grand Champion (this trophy is a beauty!!!!!!!!)
Beth Moon
A very special thank you to all of you who attended. I really hope that all of you will plan on being in Paradise next year during the second week-end in February.
From Dorathy Williams:
Winners on Friday February 11 at the Friday Terlingua Cookoff:
1. Lisa Rider - Richardson, TX
2. Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, TX
3. Barbara Taylor - Terlingua, TX
4. Mike Rider - Richardson, TX
5. Dave Boone - Odessa, TX
6. Don Clevenger - Odessa, TX
7. Janita Hinds - Del Rio, TX
8. Barbara Taylor - Cedar Park, TX
9. Larry George - Livingston, TX
10. Gene Everett - Odessa, TX
Winners of the Terlingua Bronze Roadrunner Cookoff
February 12:
1. Gary Brignon - Ennis, TX
2. Dodie Simpson - Odessa, TX
3. Cindy George - Livingston, TX
4. Dave Boone - Odessa, TX
5. Scott Johnson - Englewood, FL
6. Dorathy Williams - Terlingua, TX
7. Gene Everett - Odessa, TX
8. Don Clevenger - Odessa, TX
9. Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, TX
10. Janita Hinds - Del Rio, TX
NOTE: The Rulebook and the 320 Name Site list have been updated in the CASI Resource Center found on our web page (http://www.chili.org/) to reflect current information.
There have been some changes for requesting a CASI Insurance Certificate. Cincinnati is now requiring an endorsement to be issued naming each person/entity listed as additional insured on CASI’s general liability policies. There is a $35 charge per name/entity. If you require an Insurance Certificate for your CCO, you must contact me and provide the following information
Your information must include:
“Re: CASI”
Name of the cookoff
Date of the cookoff
Location/Address
Who is the certificate holder (venue)
If you need to add names to this certificate other than CASI, there will be a $35.00 for each name
Who and Where to fax or mail the certificate
Once I receive this information and the Insurance Company and I have determined the cost of that certificate and you have accepted the charges, a certificate will be forward to you.
NOTES FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
1. The Life Membership fund is now $100,000.
2. Don Hoy was approved as Krazy Flats Coordinator for this next TICC.
3. Dorathy Williams reported that she had send 253 packets so far for the 2010-2011 Chili Year. Last year she had sent 250 packets at this point.
4. Wendell Rankin Stoves will be given away again this year to 2 cooks who cook on the Old 320. Last year we had 203 cooks in the Arena Area.
5. It was voted that we give 7 Academic Scholarships and 3 Technical Scholarships for the next year.
It is with a VERY Heavy Heart that I send this email out to you all. We lost another wonderful chili cook. I just received the call that Scott Knight, aka The Big Kahuna, passed away last night. We do not know what happened and we don't have any details at this point. I just wanted to let everyone know and I will send another email when I have more information.
Please keep Christine and Andrew in your thoughts prayers. God's Peace !!!!
From Mikie McGarity:
What a wonderful week-end in Paradise! Beautiful weather, great friends (old and new), laughs by the bushel and lots of cherished memories. If you weren’t here, I’m sorry. You really missed a fun time. It was one of those week-ends where everything was funny. We had terrific support from our fire department and community. Good food, outstanding competitions and we didn’t loose a single cook down the “Baby Jessica Hole” (you’ll need to ask someone who was here. Without further ado, here are the winners:
McChili McHog-In – Saturday (23 chilis judged)
Chili
1. Kelly Brignon
2. Beth Moon
3. Dru Stewart
4. Bruce Stewart
5. Tom Dozier
6. Ron Barnes
7. Bob Coats
8. Doris Coats
9. Mack Walker
10. Stephanie Brockman
Showmanship
1. Chili Con Carne – Steve Edmonson
2. Fairy Dust Chili – Diane Lewis
3. Trailblazer – Beth Moon
Beans
1. Mack Walker
2. Kelly Killingbeck
3. Tina Barnes
Cheeseburgers in Paradise
1. Beth Moon
2. Doris Coats
3. Jimmy Moon
Another Day In Paradise – Sunday (15 chilis judged)
Chili
1. Bob Coats
2. Beth Moon
3. Doris Coats
4. Tina Barnes
5. Stephanie Brockman
6. David Sexton
7. T. J. Friedel
8. Kelly Brignon
9. Dee Palmer
10. Dru Stewart
Showmanship
1. Hot to Trot – Sherrie Duncan
2. Dream Catcher – T.J. Friedel
3. Yount Too – Dee Palmer
Bloody Mary
1. Doris Coats
2. Stephanie Brockman
3. Dee Palmer
Omelet
1. Dee Palmer
2. Ron Barnes
3. Doris Coats
Grand Champion (this trophy is a beauty!!!!!!!!)
Beth Moon
A very special thank you to all of you who attended. I really hope that all of you will plan on being in Paradise next year during the second week-end in February.
From Dorathy Williams:
Winners on Friday February 11 at the Friday Terlingua Cookoff:
1. Lisa Rider - Richardson, TX
2. Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, TX
3. Barbara Taylor - Terlingua, TX
4. Mike Rider - Richardson, TX
5. Dave Boone - Odessa, TX
6. Don Clevenger - Odessa, TX
7. Janita Hinds - Del Rio, TX
8. Barbara Taylor - Cedar Park, TX
9. Larry George - Livingston, TX
10. Gene Everett - Odessa, TX
Winners of the Terlingua Bronze Roadrunner Cookoff
February 12:
1. Gary Brignon - Ennis, TX
2. Dodie Simpson - Odessa, TX
3. Cindy George - Livingston, TX
4. Dave Boone - Odessa, TX
5. Scott Johnson - Englewood, FL
6. Dorathy Williams - Terlingua, TX
7. Gene Everett - Odessa, TX
8. Don Clevenger - Odessa, TX
9. Lynn Hejtmancik - Buda, TX
10. Janita Hinds - Del Rio, TX
NOTE: The Rulebook and the 320 Name Site list have been updated in the CASI Resource Center found on our web page (http://www.chili.org/) to reflect current information.
There have been some changes for requesting a CASI Insurance Certificate. Cincinnati is now requiring an endorsement to be issued naming each person/entity listed as additional insured on CASI’s general liability policies. There is a $35 charge per name/entity. If you require an Insurance Certificate for your CCO, you must contact me and provide the following information
Your information must include:
“Re: CASI”
Name of the cookoff
Date of the cookoff
Location/Address
Who is the certificate holder (venue)
If you need to add names to this certificate other than CASI, there will be a $35.00 for each name
Who and Where to fax or mail the certificate
Once I receive this information and the Insurance Company and I have determined the cost of that certificate and you have accepted the charges, a certificate will be forward to you.
NOTES FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
1. The Life Membership fund is now $100,000.
2. Don Hoy was approved as Krazy Flats Coordinator for this next TICC.
3. Dorathy Williams reported that she had send 253 packets so far for the 2010-2011 Chili Year. Last year she had sent 250 packets at this point.
4. Wendell Rankin Stoves will be given away again this year to 2 cooks who cook on the Old 320. Last year we had 203 cooks in the Arena Area.
5. It was voted that we give 7 Academic Scholarships and 3 Technical Scholarships for the next year.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Services for Betty Blair White (Ed Blair's sister):
MEMORIAL OAKS CHAPEL and CEMETERY
Visitation
2:00 p.m.
Service
3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 14th
Saturday Bryan Elks Lodge:
20 cooks
1st 2nd and 3rd were tied.
1. Vern Gilpin Q'd
2. Karan Barnes
3. Phil Barnes
4. Earl Who Gorhum
5. JD Duggan
6. Vicki Esford
7. Mike Hale (local)
8. Doria Greenlees
9. Lisa Duggan Q'd
10. Phil Greenlees
Show
1. Vern Gilpin
2. Mike Hale
Sun Winners Byran Elks
15 cooks
1. Maxine Reed
2. Vern Gilpin
3. Jennifer Schoppe (new cook)
4. Pat Krenek
5. Earl Who Gorhum
6. Scott Winter
7. Joe Hetzer
8. Chuck Lane (local)
9. Terry Vordenbaum
10 Roger Schoppe
Black Gold Chili Pod is sad to announce that Sherry Williams passed away. Funeral to be either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon.
Concho Valley Chili Pod - Water Valley, TX
Saturday - 15 Cooks
1. Barbara Herrin - Paint Rock, TX
2. Louis Gonzales - Paint Rock, TX
3. Lisa Brown - Rankin, TX
4. Bucky Seelig - Fredricksburg, TX
5. Laura Coad - San Angelo, TX
6. Phyllis Patton - Odessa. TX
7. Jeanie Strait - Odessa, TX
9. Janice Miller - San Angelo, TX
10. Cliff Miller - San Angelo, TX
Show:
1. Janice Miller - Colorado Connection - San Angelo, TX
2. Barbara Herrin - Chili' Ole' - Paint Rock, TX
3. Fran Miller - Franny Granny - San Angelo, TX\
Sunday
16 Cooks
1. Laura Coad - San Angelo, TX
2. Louis Gonzales - Paint Rock, TX
3. Barbara Herrin - Paint Rock, TX
4. Robert Walker - San Angelo, TX
5, Fran Miller - San Angelo, TX
6. Bucky Seelig - Fredricksburg, TX
7. Cliff Miller - San Angelo, TX
8. Sue Yates - San Angelo, TX
9. Janice Miller - San Angelo, TX
10. Karen Sadlick - Paint Rock, TX
11. Steve Sadlick - Paint Rock, TX - 1st Time Cook
Show
1. Janice Miller - Colorado Connection - San Angelo, TX
2. Lisa Brown - 2 Hot 4 U - Rankin, TX
3. Barbara Herrin - Chili' Ole' - Paint Rock, TX
From Cynthia Gill:
Well, I am back in Texas after a few weeks in warm, sunny Mexico. The cook-off was a Hugh success, with literally thousands of people coming out to taste chili and have some fun. We exceeded last year's numbers in every category, including dollars raised. This cookoff, which is also a day of entertainment, (live bands to equestrian demonstrations), benefits Centro de Crecimiento, San Miguel's center for disabled children.
On the Facebook Chili and Charros page, there are tons of photos and a video of the first San Miguel flash mob in action. All of our CASI winners were very excited, but in particular our top three were thrilled to qualify for TICC at our international event!
Top 10 are:
1. Scott Woodward
2. Don Gill
3. Karen Inman
4. James Benefield
5. Tom Dozier
6. Richard Inman
7. Jim Parker
8. Deberoh Benefield
9. Gaby Green
10. Linda Dixson
Our current CASI winner, Tom Dozier, ranked 2nd in the Charros contest and won 2,000 pesos! The judges were all Mexican chefs and restaurant owners. Tom's charros were authentic or they would have never placed in this competition. We so enjoyed Tom in San Miguel and were honored that he chose to participate in our event. Also, thanks to Jim Ezell for joining us deep in the heart of Mexico for a second year.
Scott Woodard, who took home 1st place CASI (and a beautiful Wendell Rankin stove) also was first place People's Choice winner. The People's Choice Chili prize was two roundtrip tickets on American Airlines anywhere in the US, Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. Maybe we will see Scott cooking on the beach in St. Thomas this year!
Rose Ann Hall Designs donated custom-etched glass CASI awards for places 2nd through 10th. Rose Ann Hall is based just outside of San Miguel and hires only handicapped workers. The glassware is sold in exclusive US retail establishments. Needless to say, the CASI awards were absolutely beautiful. Many of Rose Ann Hall's employees were educated and received rehabilitation at Centro de Crecimiento. We truly appreciate their support.
Wish you all could have been in magical San Miguel de Allende for this amazing day of fun and for all of the fun days leading up to Chili and Charros! For those of you who traveled so far to support our cookoff, we truly appreciate your participation. Hope to see you next year.
MEMORIAL OAKS CHAPEL and CEMETERY
Visitation
2:00 p.m.
Service
3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 14th
Saturday Bryan Elks Lodge:
20 cooks
1st 2nd and 3rd were tied.
1. Vern Gilpin Q'd
2. Karan Barnes
3. Phil Barnes
4. Earl Who Gorhum
5. JD Duggan
6. Vicki Esford
7. Mike Hale (local)
8. Doria Greenlees
9. Lisa Duggan Q'd
10. Phil Greenlees
Show
1. Vern Gilpin
2. Mike Hale
Sun Winners Byran Elks
15 cooks
1. Maxine Reed
2. Vern Gilpin
3. Jennifer Schoppe (new cook)
4. Pat Krenek
5. Earl Who Gorhum
6. Scott Winter
7. Joe Hetzer
8. Chuck Lane (local)
9. Terry Vordenbaum
10 Roger Schoppe
Black Gold Chili Pod is sad to announce that Sherry Williams passed away. Funeral to be either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon.
Concho Valley Chili Pod - Water Valley, TX
Saturday - 15 Cooks
1. Barbara Herrin - Paint Rock, TX
2. Louis Gonzales - Paint Rock, TX
3. Lisa Brown - Rankin, TX
4. Bucky Seelig - Fredricksburg, TX
5. Laura Coad - San Angelo, TX
6. Phyllis Patton - Odessa. TX
7. Jeanie Strait - Odessa, TX
9. Janice Miller - San Angelo, TX
10. Cliff Miller - San Angelo, TX
Show:
1. Janice Miller - Colorado Connection - San Angelo, TX
2. Barbara Herrin - Chili' Ole' - Paint Rock, TX
3. Fran Miller - Franny Granny - San Angelo, TX\
Sunday
16 Cooks
1. Laura Coad - San Angelo, TX
2. Louis Gonzales - Paint Rock, TX
3. Barbara Herrin - Paint Rock, TX
4. Robert Walker - San Angelo, TX
5, Fran Miller - San Angelo, TX
6. Bucky Seelig - Fredricksburg, TX
7. Cliff Miller - San Angelo, TX
8. Sue Yates - San Angelo, TX
9. Janice Miller - San Angelo, TX
10. Karen Sadlick - Paint Rock, TX
11. Steve Sadlick - Paint Rock, TX - 1st Time Cook
Show
1. Janice Miller - Colorado Connection - San Angelo, TX
2. Lisa Brown - 2 Hot 4 U - Rankin, TX
3. Barbara Herrin - Chili' Ole' - Paint Rock, TX
From Cynthia Gill:
Well, I am back in Texas after a few weeks in warm, sunny Mexico. The cook-off was a Hugh success, with literally thousands of people coming out to taste chili and have some fun. We exceeded last year's numbers in every category, including dollars raised. This cookoff, which is also a day of entertainment, (live bands to equestrian demonstrations), benefits Centro de Crecimiento, San Miguel's center for disabled children.
On the Facebook Chili and Charros page, there are tons of photos and a video of the first San Miguel flash mob in action. All of our CASI winners were very excited, but in particular our top three were thrilled to qualify for TICC at our international event!
Top 10 are:
1. Scott Woodward
2. Don Gill
3. Karen Inman
4. James Benefield
5. Tom Dozier
6. Richard Inman
7. Jim Parker
8. Deberoh Benefield
9. Gaby Green
10. Linda Dixson
Our current CASI winner, Tom Dozier, ranked 2nd in the Charros contest and won 2,000 pesos! The judges were all Mexican chefs and restaurant owners. Tom's charros were authentic or they would have never placed in this competition. We so enjoyed Tom in San Miguel and were honored that he chose to participate in our event. Also, thanks to Jim Ezell for joining us deep in the heart of Mexico for a second year.
Scott Woodard, who took home 1st place CASI (and a beautiful Wendell Rankin stove) also was first place People's Choice winner. The People's Choice Chili prize was two roundtrip tickets on American Airlines anywhere in the US, Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. Maybe we will see Scott cooking on the beach in St. Thomas this year!
Rose Ann Hall Designs donated custom-etched glass CASI awards for places 2nd through 10th. Rose Ann Hall is based just outside of San Miguel and hires only handicapped workers. The glassware is sold in exclusive US retail establishments. Needless to say, the CASI awards were absolutely beautiful. Many of Rose Ann Hall's employees were educated and received rehabilitation at Centro de Crecimiento. We truly appreciate their support.
Wish you all could have been in magical San Miguel de Allende for this amazing day of fun and for all of the fun days leading up to Chili and Charros! For those of you who traveled so far to support our cookoff, we truly appreciate your participation. Hope to see you next year.
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