From Kelly Kisner:
Kappa Beta is hosting their annual Charity Bingo Event on Saturday, February 19th at the Elks Lodge in Garland. A flyer is attached with the details. Our goal is to raise enough money to send someone to camp for a week!
Please share the attached flyer with your friends and co-workers. RSVP’s are welcome up to the day of the event.
From Jamie Burruss:
Larry and I wish to thank everyone that called, sent e-mails and cards for the loss of my brother Johnny. A special thank you to those that took the time to attend the graveside service in Hoover Valley. We appreciate all of you.
Larry and Janie Burruss
Below you will find the Southwest Open flyer.
From Dianna Stimson:
IMPORTANT CORRECTION !! The information regarding the St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Chili & BBQ Cook Off held at Crawford,TX on March 19th the Trails is incorrect. It states that the First place winner of the Chili Cook Off will receive a Wendell Rankin hand painted stove..... The FIRST PLACE WINNER OF THE KID'S CHILI COOK OFF will receive the stove!!! Sorry for any confusion.
From James Trietsch:
I have a friend who is looking to sell 20 acres in Terlingua. It is about 4 Mile north of the ghost town and about 1 mile off of the county rd. IF any one is interested, please see the contact information below. He has a map of the general area, but has never been to the site.
Bill Sniffin
wsniffen@gmail.com
Cell 214-499-2645
From Carolyn Seelig:
Hello Ladies!
This is the February reminder, and this is the final notice:
As promised after the 2010 Texas Ladies State CCO, this is the reminder to the ladies expressing an interest in joining the group of ladies contributing to the CASI National Scholarship Program in lieu of the traditional Texas Ladies State “good luck” giveaway tokens. This is the second notice and I believe all email addresses are correct.
If it is still your intentions, please remember you are responsible for sending your contribution to the CASI National Scholarship Program Administrator prior to a March 1, 2011 deadline. Remember also, the amount of your contribution will remain anonymous. A Contribution Form is provided as an attachment. You can print, fill out and mail the form to the Scholarship Program Administrator. (The attachment is a Microsoft Word document. Some of you may have to open, do a Print Preview to see the document as a one-page document, and then print.) The Scholarship Program Administrator will verify the receipt, but will not disclose the amount of all contributions. The list of names will appear on a flyer which will be handed out at TLS and for signage. We hope to have it ready to set up at the TLS registration area.
Please feel welcome to extend an invitation to any other ladies interested in joining the group. Also, please forward their names along with any questions that may arise to the group contacts. The contacts at this time are:
Connie Collier
collier@snydertex.com
Home (325)573-7014
Cell (325)575-7014
Carolyn Seelig
cseelig@beecreek.net
Home (830)997-0489
Cell (512)217-4301
From Connie Collier:
Ladies, Don't forget about the Annual Tequila Rose Toast at Rankin this Friday night around 7:30. Bring your bottle of Tequila Rose, pink boas, poems, toasts, etc. I've had a lot of response from the men about how our luck has run out!!! Let's make this one the best ever.
P.S. Please, no pets in the Cooking Area on Saturday until after awards.
It is Wednesday, and here are the CCOs for the weekend. Hopefully it will be warm by then.
Feb 4, 2011-001 - Waxahachie, TX CASI. NOW Pod No Frills CCO The Ellis Co. Expo Center off of Hwy 287 in Waxahachie. Plenty of room for dry camping, no RV hook ups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 8 PM. Make checks payable to NOW Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kelly Brignon kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net. 469-628-8840, 214-441-3366 Gates open at 10 am for early arrivals. Cooks meal Friday night provided by the NOW Pod and once again, everyone's favorite Bull Riding contest for all you Urban Cowboys! Stay for the whole weekend and get those chili points! Indoor cooking is available for all chili cooks and show teams. 1st Place will receive one of those coveted Wendell Rankin hand painted stoves!
Feb 5, 2011-001 - Memphis, TN CASI. 12th Annual Polar Bear Plunge 5th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held on Mud Island River Bank. Entry fee $25, includes Salsa competition and Peoples Choice. Chili Turn-in 1 PM. Tables chairs and tents furnished. Raffles, refreshments and lots more. Come see the mighty Mississippi. Bring extra chili for spectators. Tasting cups will be sold. Contact Lisa Taylor 901-683-1271. http://www.polarbearplungemem.org/.
Feb 5, 2011-002 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Arkansas Men's Championship Cancelled.
Feb 5, 2011-003 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Arkansas State Women's Championship Cancelled.
Feb 5, 2011-004 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Annual Belch Amateur Chili Cookoff Held at Fort Smith Elks Lodge, 5504 Massard Road. Benefitting Children's Service League of Fort Smith. Entry Fee $20, Turn-in 1 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Dara Doss ddoss@tecjobs.net. 479- 651-7128. Make checks payable to Childrens Service League.
Feb 5, 2011-005 - Waxahachie, TX CASI. 10th Annual Gingerbread House CCO Ellis Co. Expo Center off of Hwy 287 in Waxahachie. Plenty of room for dry camping, no RV hook ups. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to NOW Pod. Contact Kelly Brignon kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net. 469-628-8840, 214-441-3366 Benefits the Gingerbread House. We will have liquor basket and stove raffles, Saturday night Barn Dance and a DJ all weekend. 50/50 Beans 1 pm turn in, $10 entry fee. Novice Chili, 1 pm turn in, $16 entry fee. Junior Chili 1 pm turn in, $10 entry fee. 1st Place CASI chili will receive a Wendell Rankin stove. Come out, support the Gingerbread House 10th Annual CCO and enjoy lots of Chili, Charity and Fun. Free admission to the Barn Dance for chili cooks. Cook off next day; stay all weekend and get your chili points. Indoor cooking is available for chili and show.
Feb 5, 2011-006 - Rankin, TX CASI. 11th Annual Horn Toad Round-Up and Chili Cookoff. Held at Tommy Workman Park. 1st place trophy is Bronze Horn Toad. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks paid to Rankin Museum. Friday night Fish Fry, followed by Tequila Rose Party. Saturday morning cooks breakfast. Saturday night soup, stew pot luck. 42 Tournament. Contact Karen Bains 432-559-2419 Dave Boone 432-631-0365. Email karen.bains@sbcglobal.net.
Feb 5, 2011-007 - Minden, LA CASI. Louisiana State Championship and 20th Annual St Jude Chili Cookoff at Minden Civic Center, downtown 520 Broadway. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Turn-in 1 PM. Entry fee $20, payable to St Jude Chili Cookoff. World Class Cooks' Gumbo Supper Friday night. Breakfast Saturday, Band Saturday. Goody bags for first 60 cooks. Awesome prizes. Last year 63 cooks with Peoples Choice, over 400 tasters. So, Please bring extra chili. RV parking after 3 PM Friday, call Jerry Hunt ahead of time at 797- 0719 so we know number arriving. Fabulous opportunity, participate in St Jude Auction Friday and Saturday. Last year $881,885 was raised - cars, trucks, TV's trailers, never a dull moment. Contact George E French III 318- 371-5601 days, or 318-377-8369 evenings. george.french@1pnt.net
Feb 5, 2011-008 - Piedras Negras, MX CASI. 26th Annual Mexico International CCO CANCELLED. It is with the deepest regret that we inform the International Chili Cooks that the 26th Annual Mexico Intl CCO has been temporarily postponed due to the unrest and current political atmosphere in the State of Coahuila MX.
Feb 6, 2011-001 - Waxahachie, TX CASI. The 10th Annual Cotton Patch CCO Held at the Ellis Co. Expo Center located off of Hwy 287 in Waxahachie, TX. Plenty of room for dry camping, no RV hook ups. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to the NOW Pod. Contact Kelly Brignon 469-628-8840 214-441-3366 kbrignon-tbdemo@sbcglobal.net. Benefits the Ellis Co Childrens Advocacy.
