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.