From Patsy Childress:
Here is the correct information for the CCO held this weekend in Midland, TX:

Apr 2, 2011-001 - Midland TX CASI. 2nd Annual Leadership Midland Cook-Off and Car Show presented by Henry Resources will be held on grounds of The American Legion, Post #19 in Midland, TX (501 Veteran's Airpark Lane). There will be a Cooks dinner Friday night on the grounds. The Chili will be CASI sanctioned (Chili Grind Only) and the cook-off includes Chicken, Pork Spareribs and Brisket. Judging times: Chicken 12:00 pm, Pork Spareribs 1:00 pm, Chili 2:00 pm and Brisket 3:00 pm. Entry fees are Chili $18, Chicken, Pork Spareribs and Brisket each $25. Each team will receive 4 shirts. KID’S CHILI – ENTRY FEE $5.00 – TURN-IN NOON. Make checks payable to Leadership Midland. You can particiapte in the Silent auction, buy food and sweepstakes tickets and you can win some great items!  For more information ww.midlandtxchamber.com or contact Stephanie Martin stephaniec@midlandtxchamber.com or 432-686-3576. Proceeds will benefit Habitat For Humanity, Safe Place, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Midland Community Theatre, The Boys and Girls Club and Rays of Hope.

From Jim Ezell:  Please welcome Garland Elks Lodge #1984 to the ranks of Friends of CASI as a 2011 sponsor.  Thursday BBQ Event will again be sponsored by Tequila Rose.  Start planning today to enter the BBQ competition.  It's time to start thinking ahead about the events at TICC.  If your interested in becoming a member of the Friends of CASI, please contact me.  My email address is  jezell8642@aol.com.

From Larry (Doc) Kinnison: 

The Highland Lakes Pod invites you to join us for the 40th Annual "HOWDY-ROO" CCO and The Highland Lakes Pod CCO "Backbone Creek" on May 7th and 8th in beautiful Marble Falls, Texas. Howdy-Roo is a Regional Cookoff this year.   We hope you have put this cookoff on your calendar.  The Hill Country is a very popular place for visitors.  If you need a place to stay, we recommend you make your reservations soon.  Listed in order of preference: 

 

Hill Country Inn 

hillcountrymotel.com.   

830-693-3637 or 866-693-3637

 

LaQuinta Inn 

830-798-2020

 

Holiday Inn Express 

830-693-0707

 

Hampton Inn 

830-798-1895

 

Motel 6

830-265-6565. 

 

For more information check the listing in The Trails or call Doc at 830-613-866 or Carrie at 281-615-2408. 

 

WE'LL SEE YOU IN MARBLE FALLS ON MAY 7th AND MAY 8th.

 

NOTES:  If you are having trouble loging in to CIS, please let me know.  I will reset your password.  Several have contacted me because thier password is not working.

 

Is your Pod sending its newsletter to Roger Foltz?  He will be the point of contact for this year's Newsletter Competition.

From Patsy Childress:
Pleasae note that the CCO held this in Midland will include a Jr CCO as well. This event was not included in the original information, and therefore did not make the Trails.

It is Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend!

Apr 2, 2011-001 - Midland, TX CASI. 2nd Annual Leadership Midland Cook-Off & Car Show presented by Henry Resources will be held on grounds of The American Legion Post #19 in Midland, TX (501 Veteran's Airpark Lane). There will be a Cooks dinner Friday night on the grounds. The Chili will be CASI sanctioned (Chili Grind Only)and the cook-off includes Chicken, Pork Spareribs and Brisket. Judging times: Chicken 12:00 pm, Pork Spareribs 1:00 pm, Chili 2:00 pm and Brisket 3:00 pm. Entry fees are Chili $18, Chicken, Pork Spareribs and Brisket each $25. Each team will receive 4 shirts. Make checks payable to Leadership Midland. Silent auction, food and sweepstakes tickets will be avilable and you can win some great items! For more information http://www.midlandtxchamber.com/ or contact Stephanie Martin stephaniec@midlandtxchamber.com or 432-686-3576. Proceeds will benefit Habitat For Humanity, Safe Place, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Midland Community Theatre, The Boys & Girls Club and Rays of Hope.

Apr 2, 2011-002 - Comfort, TX CASI. Comfort VFD Chili Cookoff. Held in Comfort Park. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2:00 PM. Benefits Comfort VFD. RV parking no hookups. Checks payable to Comfort VFD. Contact Steven Bohnert 830-995-3659.

Apr 2, 2011-003 - El Paso, TX CASI. Pioneers for Christ Chili CCO. held at 4946 Hondo Pass (parking lot of Bethel Church of God). Take Gateway North U.S. 54, Patriot Freeway, Exit Hondo Pass (pass Dyer St) CASI Sanctioned. Charity: Bethel Church of God. Cooks meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. Turn in 2:00 p.m. Entry fee $20.00. Checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Contact info: Thomas Cavazos 915- 564-1332, cavazos.thomas@yahoo.com or Carol Straughan 915-852-3599 email: caroleptx@aol.com   

Apr 2, 2011-004 - Canton, TX CASI. Buffalo Girls Hotel 12th Annual CASI Chili Cookoff and Salsa contest, on The Mountain at Old Mill Marketplace, during the 1st Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas. Set up will be between 7 am and 9 am; CASI Chili turn in at 1:00 pm; and Salsa turn in at 12:00. This is a table top set up. It is chili grind meat only!  The Chili entry fee is $25.00 Chili and the entry fee for sSalsa is $10.00. Trophys for chili, Salsa, and Showmanship.  There were over 50 cooks last year.  So bring the entire family out for a full day of fun, chili tastin', and great shopping. All info and entry form to print and mail are on the website. Contact Susan Matassa at The Buffalo Girls Hotel 903-567-7829 buflohotel@aol.com or http://www.buffalogirlshotel.com/

Apr 2, 2011-005 - Lane City, TX CASI. Tough Country Outdoor Conference CO Cancelled.

Apr 2, 2011-006 - Weesatche, TX CASI. 11th Annual Chili and BBQ CCO. Held at Hwy 884 East, Weesatche Community Center across from Historic Weesatchwe Dance Hall. Chili entry fee is $20 and turn-in is 2 PM. 10 AM. There will be a Bloody Mary Morning Jackpot, entry fee $5, winner take all.  Jackpot Beans turn in is 11 AM with a $15 entry. Open(anything chicken) entry $15 with a turn in at Noon. It is a 1 PM turn in for Pork Spare Ribs with a 1st place cash prize.  The entry fee is $25. Brisket turn in is 3 PM with a 1st place cash prize and a $25 entry fee. Benefits Weesatche VFD. Contact Healani Bethke 361-564-9449, the Corner Cafe. Plenty of RV parking. 1st come 1st serve hookup on electric, $10 per night. Raffle, live auction.

Apr 2, 2011-007 - Electra, TX CASI. Pumpjack Festival and CCO. Held in downtown Electra. Chili entry fee is $20 and turn-in is 2 PM. Entry fee for Beans is $5 and turn-in is at Noon. Salsa entry fee is $5 with turn-in at 11:30 AM. Desserts entry fee is $5 and turn-in is 12:30 PM. There will be $50 add money to desserts. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kyle Adams or Carolyn Adams. 940-592-9980, 940-495-2407.

Apr 2, 2011-008 - Goodrich, TX CASI. Holiday Lake Estates VFD located outside city of Goodrich in the subdivision of Holiday Lake Estates. Chili Entry fee is $18 and turn- in is 2 PM. Benefits HLE VFD. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jeffrey Grubbs, jeffrey.grubbs@belden.com 832-597-4034.

Apr 2, 2011-009 - Tempe, AZ CASI. Hooked on Chili. Tempe Market Place - The District, right below Cadillac Ranch. http://www.tempemarketplace.com/  Chili turn-in is 2 PM. Entry fee TBD. Benefits Phoenix Texas Exes Scholarship. Contact Steven Gragg steven.gragg@alumni.utexas.net 602-525-3823.

From Paul Vercontaire and Travis Tonzi:
Mark this CCO on your calendar and make plans now to attend.  This is the 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off in the Pines and this year it will be the first time that this is a Regional Open which makes it an automatic qualifier!

From Elizabeth Livingston:
Here are the the Quarter Final, Semi-Final, and Pre-Final numbers from TX Men's State in Johnson City for the blog.


TX MEN'S STATE Pre final numbers. 95337, 95256, 95251, 95260, 95122, 95089, 95062, 95080, 95345, 95134

TX MEN'S STATE Semi Final numbers. 95038, 95019, 95090, 95262, 95098, 95285, 95271, 95290, 95324, 95096,95132, 95086, 95342

TX MEN'S STATE Quarter final numbers. 95024, 95106, 95131, 95077, 95026, 95022, 95305, 95124, 95051, 95052, 95282, 95344, 95123, 95091, 95143, 95088, 95108, 95017, 95085, 95119, 95258, 95109, 95004, 95288, 95255, 95127, 95287, 95338, 95317, 95277, 95295

From Margaret Nadeau:
I have received many requests for the link to the chili segment that aired on The COOKING Channel earlier this month - many folks did not have this channel so could not check it out. Please find the link attached.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9FnShzCOdo



NOTE:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dana is still not able to place the April Terlingua Trails in CIS.  I am also unable to place the Winter Board Meeting Minutes in CIS.  I did post the Winter Board Meeting Minutes and attachments on last Friday's Blog.  If you are a Great Pepper and did not recieve a copy of the minutes with attachments on your email, I do not have a copy of your correct email address.  I had several return marked undeliverable.

Also, for you who were unable to get into the Texas Ladies State web site, that has now been fixed and is up and running!

From Kim Hiley:
The SAP CASI Cook-off is now complete and in the history books. From parking everyone on Friday, to the clean up on Sunday, our POD members really stepped up to make the cook-off a success. We can't run a cook-off without team work, and this weekend our team proved that. A BIG Thanks to everyone. There are a few extra Thank You notes that need to go out as well. Our "new home" of Traders' Village took VERY good care of us once again. We are so Blessed to have found them and found our way into their facility on the ground floor. And a BIG Thanks goes out to Jerry and Linda for their timing on Friday.They stopped by to promote their business and stayed to help the entire weekend. They went over and above the standard for us from start to finish. And they didn't slow down at the finish line either. On Sunday they brought out more entertainment. And last, but certainly not least, our new announcer, Diana McMillan, was also on hand all weekend and helped with more than just announcing. We appreciate her and all that she did for us.

A big Congrats goes out to the Chili Head of the Year: Ken Rodd. The award was well deserved.

We had 19 BBQ cooks and 51 Chili cooks on Sat and 25 Chilis turned in on Sun. The results are as follows:

Saturday ~
1st ~ Kevin Cyrus
2nd ~ Randy Pitman
3rd ~ Elaine Lopez
4th ~ Doc Kinnison
5th ~ Kim Hiley
6th ~ Clyde Rogers
7th ~ Carrie Kinnison
8th ~ Glenn Rummel
9th ~ Janie Burress
10th ~ Charmaine Rogers

Show
1st ~ Melodie Smith
2nd ~ Fread Cielencki
3rd ~ Laura McDaniels

Sun 
1st ~ Robert Gott
2nd ~ Susan Dean
3rd ~ Doyle Smith
4th ~ Janet Cielencki
5th ~ Eldon Hiley
6th ~ Colleen Gott
7th ~ Cynthia Whittenburg
8th ~ Kim Hiley
9th ~ Fread Cielencki
10th ~ Tom Garza

Show
1st ~ Fread Cielencki
2nd ~ Laura McDaniel
3rd ~ Kim Hiley

Thanks again to everyone that helped make the SAP CASI CCO a success again this year. I appreciate you all VERY MUCH !!!!!!!

Note:
If you are interested in reading the minutes from the Winter Board Meeting, look at last Friday's Post.

Be sure to mark your Calendars:
Texas Ladies State Championshiip Chili Cook Off



Location: Starcke Park East, Seguin, TX


Time: ‎10:00AM Friday, April 15th.
 

I know that it is only Sunday Night, but I have several results to post.

From Tulsa, OK
Linda Carter Memorial CCO Recap



Today was the 2nd Annual Linda Carter Memorial CCO. The weather wasn’t really cooperative so we cooked inside. There were a few cooks that weren’t able to make it due to illness and death in the family. We hope you all feel better soon! We ended up having 17 chilis which was good considering the yucky weather. We really appreciated Dick Wagner, Bruce Smith, and Lee Bailey made the trip over from Little Rock, Arkansas. They weren’t the only ones who came in from out-of-state, Jon Tupper made the trip down from Joplin, Missouri. We even had a first time cook come out today and try his shot at competition chili, Mike Hastings from Tulsa. The temperature in the shop was just right and the smell of chili was heavy.

I’d like to take a second and mention someone special that was at the cook-off today. Kevin Kerr and his wife Carrie. Kevin is the son of Paula Thomas and step-son to T-bone Thomas. The Thomas’ are good family friends of ours and damn good BBQ cooks as well. Kevin had surgery a few months back to remove a tumor from his brain stem. There were some complications and he was given only a 10% chance of surviving through that first night. Well, after a lot of tough physical therapy and prayer Kevin is on the mend. It’s going to be a long road back, but he will make it. He has a great support system. Thanks to Kevin, Carrie, and T-bone for coming out.

We had a great response to the raffle. People really seemed to enjoy it. Thanks to everyone that donated items for the raffle. It was very much appreciated by everyone. I’ll do a post tomorrow naming all the donors individually. We really appreciated everyone coming out and making this an unbelievable event. I’d like to say a special thank you to my mother, Catherine Seabolt, who really helped out a ton with the raffle, food sales, and making this event a great success. I’d also like to thank my pod, Green Country Chili & BBQ Too! Pod, for all there support of this event. We could not do it with out you guys. We hope you all can make it out next year!!

Now for the facts!
Total money raised for charity: $1019.00!!! That’s almost $400.00 more than last year! Thank guys!

Pink Pepper Award: The Amigos – Dick Wagner, Bruce Smith, Lee Bailey, James Moseley, and Brian Powers. This award is given to the person/persons who represent what Linda thought every person should strive to be. Congrats guys!

Mammary Miles Award: The Amigos – This award is given to the cook/cooks traveling from the furthest distance, they received a $25.00 quiktrip card. Hope it helped!

Results:
1. Kenny Seabolt, Bixby, OK
2. Lorinda Crawford, Broken Arrow, OK
3. Lee Bailey, Maumelle, AR
4. Jami Gregory, Broken Arrow, OK
5. Mike Barber, Tulsa, OK
6. Randy Hadden, Pawhuska, OK
7. Joshua Seabolt, Collinsville, OK
8. Catherine Seabolt, Bixby, OK
9. Dick Wagner, Little Rock, AR
10. Bruce Smith, Little Rock, AR

From Texas Men's State
‎1. Joe Trigo
2. Bucky Seelig
3. Kyle Bond
4. Morris Moss
5. Mike Park
6. EARL WHO Gorham
7. Clyde Rogers
8. Bill Dees
9. Ken Morganroth
10. Mike Klade
11. Dave Boone
12. Bill Lester
13. Gary Brignon
14. Randy Duke
15 Tommy Garza
16. Gunther Woodson
17. Ralph Hay
18. Ken Shotwell
19. Mark Snders
20 Roger Foltz

Results from Pod on The Pedernales CCO March 27, 2011 (72 cooks)
 
1. Eldon Hiley
2. Colleen Gott (Q'd)
3. Becky Allen
4. Bruce Jones
5. Trisha Byrom
6. Mayo Blair
7. Mike Zacarro
8. Randy Pittman
9. Bucky Seelig
10. Ken Shotwell
 
SHOW -
1st Kim Hiley
2nd Doc Kinnison
3rd Elizabeth Livingston

From Roland Regeon:

Three of the Board Members have had birthdays in the last 3 days. Happy Birthday to Jenny Windsor, David Sexton and myself! Old Age has hit the board!

Not much news today.  Hopefully that means that everybody is out cooking Chili.  Good luck to all of you especially all of the men attending Texas Men's Championship!

Since I am unable to post the minutes of our Winter Board Meeting in CIS, and there is not much news, I am going to post them here today.

From Dana Plocheck:
Due to recent updates on the server we are having complications uploading the Trails.  We apologize for the inconvenience and will let everyone know when the situation has been corrected and the Trails is available for viewing.  Thank you for your patience.

NOTE:  If your email address has changed, please let me know so that I can get it changed in CIS.  This is extremely important for Great Pepper's and Regional Referees.  I do from time to time send imformation to these groups.  I will also be sending the Annual Report to the Great Pepper's in late May. 

Poster Contest:  It is time to think about the Poster for the 45 Terlingua International Cookoff.  If you have ideas and can follow the requirements below, please enter this contest!

Poster Contest Guidelines

< When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

< The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.

< Artwork must incorporate the following elements:

     v Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship
     v Annual Designation: 45th Annual

     v Date of Event: November 5, 2011

> Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.

> Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.

> Actual size of the finished poster must be 18" X 24" and artwork must be camera ready.

> If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.

> If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.

> If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.

Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than June 1, 2011.

Mail to
Janice Miller
3014 Oak Mountain Trail
San Angelo, TX 76904

EMail: garjans@suddenlink.net

Winners from Water Valley CCO Saturday March 19

Chili
32 Cooks

1. Janita Hinds-Del Rio, TX-Q
2. Amy Patton-Odessa, TX-Q
3. Robert Walker-San Angelo, TX
4. Paul Mulkey-Hobbs, NM
5. Fran Miller-San Angelo, TX
6. Kelli Scarbrough-San Angelo, TX
7. Laura Coad-San Angelo, TX-Q
8. Keith Patton-Odessa, TX
9. Sheryl Lazarus-San Angelo, TX
10. Cliff Miller-San Angelo, TX

Show
1. Sue Yates, San Angelo, TX
2. Karen Sedlak, Paint Rock, TX
3. Guy W. Bates, Midland, TX

Water Valley CCO winners 3-20-11
15 Chilis

1. Fran Miller-San Angelo, TX
2. Laura Coad-San Angelo, TX
3. Paul Mulkey-Hobbs, NM
4. Jim Miller-San Angelo, TX
5. Dave Boone-Odessa, TX
6. Robert Walker-San Angelo, TX
7. Janice Miller-San Angelo, TX
8. Tracy Heflin-San Angelo, TX
9. Jeannie Struck-Odessa, TX
10. Willie Raven-Brownwood, TX

Show
1. Karen Sedlak-Paint Rock, TX
2. Keith Patton-Odessa, TX
3. Guy W. Bates-Midland, TX

From Lee Kroencke:
March Chili Championship
VFW Overland Park Kansas
Saturday March 26, 2011- 2pm Turn In
Camping Available - Limited Hookups
Bad Weather-then we'll cook indoors


Cooks Party Friday night
Pie Contest
Beans
CASI Chili
Homestyle

Chili Grind Only
CASI Rules Apply
See Upcomings for details

It is Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend.

Mar 26, 2011-001 - Tyler, TX CASI. Tyler Rotary Club 9th Annual CCO. Held at First Christian Church, 4202 South Broadway, across from the Tyler Broadway Square Mall on Saturday, March 26th, rain or shine.  Registration begins Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Chili turn- in time is 1:00 p.m. Bring throw down chili for the crowd. Choice of grind. Entry fee is only $20.00! Really neat prizes will be given for chili, showmanship. Tents, tables, and chairs for public. CASI rules apply and chili must be cooked on the premises. RV parking, but no hookups. Stay and enjoy Tyler Azalea Trails. Proceeds benefit local, district, international club projects. We have big crowds interested in YOU. tylerrotarysec@hotmail.com or call Fran. Hall at 903-561-8056. Check out our website at http://www.tylerrotary.org/. 

Mar 26, 2011-002 - High Springs, FL CASI. O'Leno Ole' 4th Annual Cookoff. Held at 410 SE O'Leno Park Rd. off US 441, 6 miles North of High Springs. Benefits Friends of O'Leno Inc. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Open chili cookoff turn in 1:30 PM, limited to 20 entries, register by March 10th. Contact Harriet Walsh 386-454- 4806, 7730 NE 40th St, High Springs FL 32643 friendsoleno@windstream.net. 

Mar 26, 2011-003 - Gainesville, TX CASI. VFW Post 1922 Red River Cookoff. Held at 3332 N Grand Avenue. Tent and RV's welcome - must be self contained. Entry fee $25. check in begins 3/25 at 2:00 p.m. Turn-in at 2:00 p.m. Contact Melissa Wilson 940-736-6839 melhill@hotmail.com.

Mar 26, 2011-004 - Johnson City, TX CASI. Texas Men's State Chili Championship. Blanco County Fairgrounds, west side of Hwy 281, just south of bridge crossing the Pedernales River. Benefits many Johnson City charities and emergency services. RV parking w/limited electric. Park opens Thursday morning at 8 AM. Cooks' party Friday night. Potluck Thursday and Saturday night. Entertainment Friday and Saturday nights plus a special musical guest, Scooter Pearce, Saturday afternoon. Domino tournament, open cash beans, and much more. Special bronze longhorn trophy and $500 TICC expense money to 1st place chili. Also, Texas Men's State Barbecue Championship, 70/30 payback, pays 10 places. Join us for the fun. Contact Alan Dean, or pepperdean7@verizon.net. 512- 567-2835. Benefits Fire Dept, EMS, Ed Foundation. Entry fee $35 turn-in 1 PM. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Mar 26, 2011-005 - Tucson, AZ CASI. Vietnam Veterans of America Nam Jam Chili Cookoff. People's choice turn-in Noon. CASI chili turn-in 1:00 pm. Entry fee $15. Held at Tucson Electric Park 2500 E Ajo Way. Take I-10 East to the Kino Parkway North Exit 263B, once on Kino Parkway take a right at the first light to Ajo Way. Turn left on Ajo Way, follow to Forgeus St, turn right into Kino Sports Complex going South. Charity Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 106. Contact info: Paul (Paublo) Hetrick, VVA106, cell phone: 520-336-8683 Carson Smith, CHOA, cell phone: 520-204-3471. Cook's party: TBD RV dry camping: Friday evening with accommodations for fifteen Rvs. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 106 Nam Jam is a Patriotic Celebration with proceeds benefiting our organization in assisting all Veterans from all eras and branches of the service. We run and fund Veterans programs at the VA hospital, aid homeless veterans and families, and provide emergency assistance for Veterans. Make checks payable to Chili Heads of Arizona, P.O. Box 17562, Tucson AZ 85731.

Mar 26, 2011-006 - Overland Park, KS CASI. VFW POST 846 CCO Located at 8804 Grant. Go east on 87th St off of I-35 for 1 mile then south on Grant for 600 ft and turn west. CASI turn in at 2 pm with a $20.00 entry fee. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Pie turn in at 10 am ($5) Beans at 1 pm ($5), homestyle chili at 2:30 pm ($10). 1/2 off all categories for VFW members. RV & tent camping available. CASI rules apply. Friday night cooks party. This event benefits VFW Post 846 local charities. Make checks payable to Gladiator Chili Pod. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913- 754-6048 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com

Mar 26, 2011-007 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 169 28th annual cookoff at 4506 Lakeshore Dr. Cookoff charity - various legion charity programs. Chili entry fee - $20.00 (chili ground only) turn in time 2:00 pm Bean cookoff fee - $5.00, turn in 12 noon. Friday night cooks party - hamburgers, chips, dips.  RV parking, no hookups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact person - Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171, Wichita Falls, TX. 76305 Phone 940-322-5057, email saybarley@aol.com  

Mar 26, 2011-008 - Tulsa, OK CASI. 2nd Annual Linda Carter Memorial CCO Held at K and K Stairparts Inc. 5150 S. 100th E. Ave. Entry Fee: $20.00. Chili Turn In: 2:00 pm Show (no charge): 12:30pm-1:30 pm. Ground meat only Charity: The Wipe Out Cancer Foundation. There will be a Junior Division Chili Competition. Trophies and prizes. For More Info Contact: Joshua Seabolt - 918-510-7084 or at fairwaychili@yahoo.com.  There will be a great raffle and silent auction. The cook-off will be outdoors, if inclimate weather occurs we will move it indoors. Come out and help us wipe out cancer!

Mar 27, 2011-001 - St Croix, VI CASI. United Way of St Croix 10th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort, #25 Estate Turner Hole, Christiansted St Croix VI. Entry fee $25 turn- in 1 PM. Make checks payable to United Way of St Croix. Contact Ana Davila 340-718-0582, 340-513- 8359, 340-718-1780 fax. GROUND MEAT ONLY. unitedwayofstcroix@msn.com

Mar 27, 2011-002 - Johnson City, TX CASI. Pod On The Pedernales Cookoff. Blanco County Fairgrounds, west side of Hwy 281 just south of the bridge crossing the Pedernales River. Benefits local pod charities. Chili grind only. Saturday night potluck, music, dancing, and fun. This year featuring a junior cookoff. Contact Alan Dean 512-567-2835 or pepperdean7@verizon.net. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM.

From Dianne Stimson:
The St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Chili and BBQ Cook Off was held on Saturday 3-19-2011 at The Tonkawa Falls Park and we had Beautiful weather for a change! We had a Great turn out!!!! 33 teams for BBQ! 26 CASI Cooks ! 26 Bean Cooks! And 11 juniors ! First, I want to whole heartily thank ALL of the cooks who came out. With out you, it would not have been possible to have had such a successful event! We are planning for next year already! Next I want to thank my head judge, John Caffey; my monitors: Mark Sanders,Gary Brignon, and Randy Duke; my Tally Team: John Caffey, Debbie Roberts, Jason Goains.  I also want to thank to Jason Goains, Kay Lefler, Randy and Angie Duke for their help with the Juniors, which they sponsored.  Thanks to the LSBS for all of their help! And of course, a thank you to Donna Conrad for running the BBQ side of the event! Please forgive me if I have left anyone out.  I assure you it is not intentional at all. Now on to the results. If anyone took any extra pictures of the juniors, would you please send them to me at Winksintexas@aol.com.  I have some pictures, but they are not quite what I want. Thank you.

26 Chilis Judged

CHILI
1. Mike Rogers - Ennis,TX
2. Mark Sanders Ennis,TX
3. Bob Pulliam - Burleson,TX
4. James Bauer - Leander,TX
5. Jennifer Schoppe - College Station,TX
6. Charles Rogers - Ennis,TX
7. Jim Trietsch - Waco,TX
8. Barbara Schueler - Leander,TX
9. Grace Walton - Robinson,TX
10. David Lazarus - Killeen,TX

SHOW
1. Tall Girl Frog, Sue Caffey - Rockdale,TX
2. Aggieman's Chili, Roger Schoppe - College Station,TX
3. Chili Acadie,Ted Cathey - Hamilton,TX

Juniors Chili
1. Sheyanne Hinton - Valley Mills,TX
2. Camden Gray - Waco,TX
3. A.J. Travis - Fort Worth,TX
4. Bradly Roberts - Meridian,TX
5. Emily Vela - Hewitt,TX
6. Christiana Lujan
7. Destiny Lester
8. Jared Casey
9. Kylee Selman
10. Katlyn Selman
11. Josh Donahoo - Hamilton,TX

BEANS
1. David Walker
2, Woody Woodson
3. Dianne Stimson
4. Sue Caffey
5. Robert Earlanson
6. Joe Jaska
7. Donna Conrad
8. Robin Donahoo
9. Nancy Mitchell
10. Billy Vaden

CHICKEN
1. Jason Hidago
2. Joe Jaska
3. Robert Erlanson
4. Koy Bennett
5. Jason Sexton
6. Barry Pfemmig
7. Tim Morrison
8. Brent Donahoo
9. Aaron Byrd
10. Woody Woodson

RIBS
1. Jeff Wyatt
2. Phillip Lujan
3. Donna Conrad
4. Scott Parks
5. Woody Woodson
6. Joey Jaska
7. Bryan McLarty
8. Joe Jaska
9. Brent Donahoo
10. Robert Earlanson

BRISKET
1. Aaron Byrd
2. David Walker
3. Billy Vaden
4. Brent Donahoo
5. Barry Pfemmig
6. Woody Woodson
7. Clint Gunnels
8. Chad Gilstrap
9. Nancy Mitchell
10. Bryan McLarty

From Larry Velasquez:
RESULTS OF THE 3RD ANNUAL PITTSBURG AMERICAN LEGION CCO

MARCH 19, 2011
CASI CHILI (22 COOKS)

10TH – Margaret McGuire; Fairland, OK
9th - Cecilia Rivera; Lenexa, KS
8th - Jon Tupper; Joplin, MO
7th - Kevin Stovall; Lee’s Summit, MO
6th - Joe Giles; Fayetteville, AR
5th - Ted Hoover; Dalhart, TX
4th - Jerri Dowdy; Kansas City, MO
3rd - Larry Velasquez; Mission, KS
2nd - Peggy Kirk-Velasquez; Kansas City, MO
1st - Lee Kroencke; Lenexa, KS

SHOWMANSHIP
3RD - Duck Blind Chili; Steve Dowdy; KC, MO
2nd - Ol Muley; Eric Rosenblad; Pittsburg, KS
1st - G-Ma Peg’s Hot & Spicy; Peg Kirk-Velasquez; KC, KS

WINGS
3RD - Travis McCauley; Pittsburg, KS
2nd - Eric Rosenblad; Pittsburg, KS
1st - Kevin Stovall; Lee’s Summit, MO

SALSA
3rd - Laura Green; Pittsburg, KS
2nd - Larry Velasquez; Mission, KS
1st - Travis McCauley; Pittsburg, KS

From Becky Allen:
The Buzzard Bar Cooking Team will be serving Bloody Mary's at registration at Men's State this weekend, courtesy of 360 Vodka and Demitri's Bloody Mary Seasoning. Hope we'll see you there!

From Bill Pierson:
Additional lodging information for out-of-towners: Rooms have been blocked at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, they must be booked before Apr 18 or released to the public. Be sure to mention, Three-I Open." The hotel is ½ mile south of the cookoff site.

Here are the El Maton CCO Results:

CHILI:
1st Henry Danysh, Victoria, TX
2nd Karin Barnes, Houston, TX
3rd Vern Gilpin, Katy, TX
4th Ken Armand, Houston, TX
5th Dee Hay, Pasadena, TX
6th Monette Birch, Seabrook, TX
7th Phil Greenless, Houston, TX
8th Deborah Vigare-Benefield, League City, TX
9th Ralph Hay, Pasadena, TX
10th Susan Armand, Houston, TX

SHOW:
1st Susan Armand, Houston, TX
2nd Vern Gilpin, Katy, TX

From John Seebolt:
American Legion Post 1
Tulsa, OK

CCO Results:
1. Everett Crawford
2. Mike Mayenschein
3. Joshua Seabolt
4. Aaron Gregory
5. Mike Barber
6. Kenny Seabolt
7. Lorinda Crawford
8. Janet Keirsey
9. Jami Gregor
10. Bob Alexander

Show:
1. Time Bomb Chili, Randy Hadden
2. Old Mossman, John Moss
3. Mexican Swett, Lorinda Crawford

Congrats to everyone!

From Ed Nesbit:
Come cook this Saturday at the El Maton National Hall's 2nd Annual St Patrick's Chili CCO. 12 mi. SW of Bay City at 565 FM 1095, (turn on 1095 at caution light). Benefits Palacios Friends of the Elders & BC Women's Crisis Center. Chili Entry Fee is $18 (Chili Grind Only) turn-in at 2 PM. Beans must be cooked on sight from dry beans (no canned), entry fee is $25. and turn-in is at 1 PM. BBQ also. Contact Linda L. Salyer 979- 240-5858. Email llsalyer@yahoo.com.

 

From Sherry Maus:
If you are looking for a place to come spend your weekend and cook chili, come to Water Valley, TX for a St Patricks Day Celebration.  We are having a 2 day CCO.  On Friday night there will be a cooks supper.  We will have Hot Dogs.  Side dishes are welcomed.  Saturday we will start the day with Irish Cream Coffee.  There will be a Jackpot bean competition with bean turn in at 1:00 PM.  Jackpot bean entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn in is 2:00 PM.  This is a Chili Grind Only and the entry fee is $18.00. Saturday CCO will benefit Autism.  Saturday evening we will have a Pot Luck Supper with the meat furnished.  Sunday benefits St Jude.  Chili turn in is 12:00 noon.  It is Chili Grind only.  Entry fee for chili is $18.00. There are limited hookups.
 
NOTE:  Have you made reservations for the Great Pepper's Meeting yet?  All the information for this event can be found on the web page, http://www.chili.org/.  You must make motel reservations as well as registering for the meeting.
 
The weather map says that it is going to be a great weekend to cook chili.  There are a lot of CCOs from which to choose.  Spring is here!  Chili, Charity and Fun!!!!

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

From Elton Homesley:
Hello everybody!


I hope you all had a good time at the TICC domino tournament. I know that it has been a few months since that occurred, but I think I need to wrap things up for whoever will do it in the future. Most of you may know that there are going to be more of these events at other large cookoffs and I hope that TICC will keep going too. However I will not be running any of them. But I won't just drop out completely. I am trying to put together some of the things that proved to work pretty good so that other big time 42 tournament operators can have some starting groundwork to build on.

Most of you either played in the TICC 42 event or helped with the logistics. Some did both. Since then I have been queried for other tourneys at other cookoffs. So now I would like the benefit of your thoughts. I am not looking for pats on the back or grumblings because you didn't win. I want to know from each of you:

What you think could be improved?
What didn't work smoothly?
What would you like to see changed with the tournament organization?
With the selection of teams?
With the number of teams limitations?
With the advertisements ahead of time?.
With the assignment to the various first levels of play?
How about the prizes? Entry fee? Giving money to the CASI Scholarships? Playing environment?
Timing of games?
Any thoughts you might have with any aspect of the tournament.

Whatever you provide will hopefully help improve future tournaments, gamesmanship, and/or fun for all. And most of all it should help future promoters of 42 tourneys for the betterment of chili cooks everywhere who look forward to active evenings around a domino table.

Thanks for your help! Send your thought to me at toko@goshawkenv.com

From Kim Hiley:
I failed to report a correction and change to the SAP CASI Cook-off this weekend at Traders' Village in San Antonio. The Trails lists a Peoples' Choice Contest. Unfortunately we have to cancel this due to Health Department regulations. Not only can we not have the Peoples' Choice contest but we also cannot hand out samples. We hope to have this issue corrected next year so that everyone has a chance to sample and enjoy our wonderful CASI chili. Sorry for any problems this may have caused.

NOTE:  It is time to begin thinking about TICC and the Poster Contest.  Here is the information.

Poster Contest Guidelines

-  When designing the piece of art, please keep in mind that the poster is a vital element to the success of the event. The artwork that is chosen will not only become the official poster of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, but it will also possibly add to the development of the retail merchandise.

- The artist should design an initial draft of poster artwork. If selected, the artist will work with CASI staff in making changes and developing the final piece.

- Artwork must incorporate the following elements:

      *  Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship
     *   Annual Designation: 45th Annual
     *   Date of Event: November 5, 2011

- Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.

- Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.

- Actual size of the finished poster must be 18" X 24" and artwork must be camera ready.

- If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.

- If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.

- If selected, artist agrees to sign and number fifty (50) prints within 30 days of request.

Poster submissions must be mailed to the Executive Director by no later than June 1, 2011.  Her address is 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904.  Her email address is garjans@suddenlink.net.

Minutes from the Winter Board Meeting have been sent to the Great Pepper's.  I will post them to the web page in the History Section as soon as we can resolve the problems with the new update.

Results from the CCO held in Midland on March 12.
17 Cooks

‎10th-Gregg Wilson
9th-LeeRoy Childress
8th-Patsy Childress
7th-James Miller-San Angelo
6th-Mike Tracy
5th-Dodie Simpson
4th-Keith Patton
3rd-Joann Scott
2nd-Amy Patton
1st-Jeanie Struck

Show
3rd-Charlene Lentz
2nd-Guy W. Bates
1st- Mike Tracy

From Travis Tonzi:

Welcome to the "Chili Cook-Off in the Pines" site

We’ve created a web site(s) called “Chili Cook-Off in the Pines” to share information about our 13th Annual Regional Chili Cook-Off in the Pines. See pictures of last year’s cook-off and find out more about this year’s event. Winner qualify to participate in the Terlingua International Chili-Cook-Off.  Come check it out at http://chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com/.

 

Site Name: Chili Cook-Off in the Pines

Site URL: http://chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com/

From Kim Hiley:

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend at Traders' Village in San Antoino. Please don't forget that we're having a cooks' party on Friday night with Spaghetti Supper with meat and meatless sauce, salad, etc. And then the always popular Margarita Pour-off.

And Sat will start with Irish Coffee and Bloody Mary Pour-off. Along with all the fun festivities that the SAP CASI Cook-off offers. And Please don't forget your Raffle items.

We're looking forward to a GREAT Weekend of Friends and Fun.

It's Wednesday and here are the CCO's for this weekend.  Again this weekend, there are a lot of CCO's from which to choose. 

Mar 19, 2011-001 - Crawford, TX CASI. St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Chili & BBQ Cook-Off will be held at the same location it has always been held at the Tonkawa Falls Park in off Hwys 317 and 185, Crawford,Texas.There are PLENTY of shade trees.  FULL HOOK UPS at $15.00 each night. Entry Fee will be $20.00.  Turn in time 2:00 pm.   There will be a KIDS Cookoff, entry fee $10. First place winner of Kids Chili Cookoff will receive a Wendell Rankin Stove. Everything else is furnished !!! CHILI GRIND ONLY!!!! Make checks payable to St. Pauls Lutheran Church. There will be a raffle, silent auction, and a BBQ . For more information contact Dianne Stimson 254-486-9206 or Winksintexas@aol.com.   CTC POD will hold their annual cook off the following day see next day for more information. For BBQ information Please contact Donna Conrad at Dangergail@aol.com or 254-486-9206.  Entry Fee will be $65.00 for 1 or all Meats. LSBS rules. Jackpot beans $10.00. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there and having a GREAT TIME!!!

Mar 19, 2011-002 - Caballo, NM CASI. Caballo Eagles Aerie CCO.   Exit I-25 at the Caballo Lake State Park exit. Drive in a westerly direction for two miles. Look for the US Flag. This is the Eagles Aerie. RV spaces with full hook-ups are available for a minimal fee. Unlimited dry camping is available. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are provided for a nominal fee. Entry fee $20 and turn- in time is 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Benefits Eagles Aerie Charities.

Mar 19, 2011-003 - Garland, TX CASI. Annual St Pats CCO. Cooking chili at the Garland Elks Lodge for St. Pats Day, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek . Stoves for chili 1,2,3. Cook on the patio, in park or parking lot. $20.00 entry fee for chili. $5.00 for beans with 1st place winner take all. Bean turn-in at Noon. Chili turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Elks National Foundation. Make checks payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984. Contact: Betty Kelly 972-278-5300. Betty Kelley blkelley_tx@yahoo.com. Chili Grind only meat. Camper hookups available for electric on limited basis. Small fee charged. Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806.

Mar 19, 2011-004 - San Angelo, TX CASI. St Patty's Day Cookoff. Held in Water Valley Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $5 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Sherry Maus 325-658-1364. See cookoff next day. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Mar 19, 2011-005 - St. Charles, IL CASI. St. Charles VFW Post 5036 CCO Held at St. Charles VFW Post 5036, 119 N. Third St, inside. Enter at South end of building. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits VFW Charities. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod. Contact Bill Pierson 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510- 1843. chillinipod@comcast.net 630-879-7934

Mar 19, 2011-006 - San Antonio, TX CASI. SAP-CASI Pod Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Cook under the Blue Roof at the new San Antonio Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Rd. Entry fee is $20 on Saturday and $18 for Sunday or both for $35. CHILI GRIND only. Chili Turn-in at 2 PM. Beans $10 with a 60/40 split. Margarita, Irish Coffee and Bloody mixoff free. Cars and pickups are allowed under the Blue Roof. RV's must remain in the parking lot. BBQ Cookoff info at a later date. Contact Kim Hiley at 210-286-4275, email kdhiley@yahoo.com or David Richardson at 210-655-6590, drrichardson69@hotmail.com for info. Friday Night Cooks' Party. Margarita pour-off at 9pm. Saturday morning - Irish Coffee at 9 am and Bloody Marys at 10 am. Bean turn-in at 11am. BBQ turn-in times Chicken 12 pm, Ribs 1 pm, Briskit 3 pm. Entry fees $20 each category or $50 for all 3. Lone Star BBQ Sanctioned. People's Choice Contest so bring your throw down chili. Potluck supper on Sat night. Cars NOT allowed under the pavillion for this cook- off. You may drive on the pavillion to unload your cooking essentials but you must remove your vehicle by 9am.

Mar 19, 2011-007 - Pittsburg, KS CASI. American Legion Post 64 3rd Annual CCO. Located at 2815 N. Joplin. Turn east off 69 Hwy onto 29th St, go 1 block then south on N. Joplin St. CASI entry fee $20 with a noon turn-in. Buffalo wings (must be deep fried) and salsa $5.00. Wings at 11:00 and salsa at 12:30. Benefits the Riders of the American Legion Post 64. CASI rules apply. Contact: Travis McCauley 620-875- 9043 lgreen@namesandnumbers.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com.  CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Mar 19, 2011-008 - Denton, TX CASI. Hottest Rip Roaring Chili Cookoff  Antique Experience of Denton 5800 N. I-35, Denton, Tx 76207.  Also a bean cookoff.  Judging at noon. Plenty of parking. Benefits Denton County Friends. Entry fee $18 turn in 2 PM. Contact Peg Schaffer 940-387-5131 or 800-672- 4031. antgallery@aol.com.

Mar 19, 2011-009 - Tacoma, WA CASI. St Patricks Red & Green CCO and Ruth Peach Memorial, 25th Ave and D St, Freighthouse Square. Charity: To Be Named Later Turn-In Time: 1200 Noon CASI chili and 1 PM Green chili Entry Fee: $10 for CASI chili or Green chili or $15 for both. Checks Payable to: Ken Peach Information Contact: Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446. Phone Number: 253-537- 4591. Preregistration Deadline: 1 Mar 2011.

Mar 19, 2011-010 - Peoria, AZ CASI. Arrowhead Harley-Davidson CCO 16130 Arrowhead Fountain Drive No canopy needed. Peoples choice chili starting at 11:00.  Please bring at least a gallon. Entry fee $10 if doing competition Chili and peoples choice chili. $15 if CASI chili only. Turn-in 2 PM. No entry fee for peoples choice chili only. Benefits Arizona Burn Center. Contact Jerry Lee alchemistchili@gmail.com. 623-388-9748. Make checks payable to YCS.

Mar 19, 2011-011 - Tulsa, OK CASI. CASI Chili Cookoff. Held at Tulsa American Legion Post #1 1120 on East 8th Street. Entry fee $25 per category. Chili turn in 2:00 pm. Show, no charge, 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Announcements 3 PM. For more information contact Mike Deutser 918-260-2938 Charity TBD.

Mar 19, 2011-012 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Elks National Foundation CCO. Cancelled, date changed to March 12th.

Mar 19, 2011-013 - Eatonton, GA CASI. Lake Oconee Chili Cookoff Held at the Village of Harmony Crossing located just north of the junction of Hwy 44 and Harmony road. Entry fee $50 per cook-off space, this includes a 12 X 12 booth space, this entry fee also covers the cooking fees for up to 2 CASI and 2 open category entries for that cook- off space. Additional entries for the CASI and Open chili competition are $20 for each additional cook if cooking in the same cook-off space as the original entry. CASI chili turn-in at 1 PM Open chili turn in at 2 PM. Contact Morgan Stapp at the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849, P.O. Box 3876, Eatonton, GA. 31024. 706-473-0521 morgangmag@plantationcable.net.  Wholesome USDA approved meat should be used to make the chili. Make check payable to Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849. Benefits Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, Inc. 501-C-3, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge #2849 Emergency Canteen Unit 501- C-3."

Mar 19, 2011-014 - El Maton, TX CASI. 2nd Annual St Patricks Chili CCO. Location 565 FM 1095, (approx. 12 mi. SW of Bay City, turn on 1095 at caution light). Benefits Palacios Friends of the Elders & BC Women's Crisis Center. Entry Fee $18 (Chili Grind Only) Make Advanced Checks Payable To El Maton National Hall. Turn-In 2 PM. Contact Linda L. Salyer 979- 240-5858. Contact Address PO Box 160, El Maton, TX 77440. Email llsalyer@yahoo.com.

Mar 20, 2011-001 - Crawford, TX CASI. CTC POD Cook Off details to follow. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Randy Duke CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Mar 20, 2011-002 - Garland, TX CASI. DAM POD Annual CCO. St. Pats Day 2 DAM POD Annual CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Cook in the park or on the patio. $20.00 entry fee for chili. Chili turn-in 12 PM. Charity will be the DAM POD. Make checks payable to CASI DAM POD Contact: Dave Hewlett 972-578- 9232 davehewlett@msn.com CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to DAM POD.

Mar 20, 2011-003 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Day 2 St Patty's Day CCO. Benefits St Jude. Held in Water Valley Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Friday Night Supper and Saturday night Pot Luck.  Meat furnished.  Irish Coffee provide for Saturday morning.Contact Sherry Maus 325-658-1364. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Mar 20, 2011-004 - San Antonio, TX CASI. SAP-CASI Cookoff Day Two at Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Road, under the Blue Roof. Cookoff previous day. Chili $18 or $35 for both days. CHILI GRIND only turn-in 1 PM. Contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275, kdhiley@yahoo.com or David Richardson 210-655-6590, drrichardson69@hotmail.com. Cars and pickups allowed under Blue Roof. RV's must remain in parking lot.

Mar 20, 2011-005 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. Sunday Elks National Foundation CO. Cancelled, date changed to March 13th.