From Tricia Byrom:
Kerrville Easterfest was a great success again this year! Beautiful weather and lots of people. I don’t think we had a single chili cook on the judging table (chili that is!). With just the cook-off proceeds, we were able to raise over $2000 for the American Legion 208 charities. We had 42 CASI, 30 Beans, 22 Salsas, 18 Amateur Chili, and 40 BBQ Teams. I understand the event itself raised over $10,000. Special thanks to all of the chili cooks that helped us in the judging tent. That is what is so great about chili cooks….everyone is there to help ! And of course special thanks to Reva Weatherly and her LSBS crew…they are the BBQ Pros!!! Traci and I really appreciate it and will return the favor down the chili trail. Here are the results :
CASI Chili
1. Paul Mulkey
2. Tricia Byrom
3. Kathy Mulkey
4. Harvey Haynes
5. Sharon Roy
6. Kyle Bond
7. Kathy Moore
8. Patsy Childress
9. Susan Dean
10. Debbie LaLanne
Showmanship:
1. Sam & Kathy L’Huillier – Chili Cheeseheads
2. Mick Joplin
3. Mary Ellen Gillen
Beans:
1. Sam L’Huillier
2. Johnny Campbell
3. Blair Sanders
Salsa:
1. Daniel Garzas
2. Sarah Emory
3. Chris Dean
Amateur Chili
1. Mark Hinojosa
2. Aaron Wilson
3. Mary Jo Cogburn
BBQ results are posted on LSBS website but the Grand Champion was Kirk Joy, Sonora, TX and Reserve Champion was Bernie Phillips, Midkiff, TX.
Thank you again for such a great success!
From Dana Plocheck:
The May issue of the Terlingua Trails is posted on the web page.
It is Friday and time to find a CCO for the weekend. Here is hoping each of you have a great weekend and if you need chili points (like I do), here's hoping you get them. Have a save and fun weekend!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
From Ron Barnes:
We have a new twist at this year’s Top of Texas Kickoff Cookoff in Irving on May 21st. We will have the “Chili Champions Challenge” and here is how it works:
To be eligible to participate in the Champions Challenge, you must have done one of the following (we will use the honor system for verification):
* Placed in the Top 10 in Chili at TICC (any year)
* Won a TICC Automatic Qualifier (1st Place Chili Only)
* Be a past TOT Cookoff Winner
To enter, each eligible participant will donate two (2) food items for the Irving Cares food shelter (packaged non-perishable items). They will also “ante” $10 into the pool. The cash will be paid back 100% to the top three finishers that participate (50%, 30% and 20% for 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectfully). The winners will be selected from the cookoff winners.
For example, Cook A wins the TOT Cookoff. They did not participate, so we go to the 2nd place finisher. If that cook participated, they get the winners share. We continue down the winners list until we have identified the top three “Challenge Participants”.
To register, see Doris Coats at the registration table at the cookoff. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
From Tammie Wooster:
Hey all you Chili Cookin Fools,
Don't forget to get your pre-registration entry forms in the mail. Deadline is quickly approaching, entries must be postmarked by May 7th in order to go into the drawing for a 6ft folding table!
The Southwest Open Committee wants to invite everyone out to our NEW location at the Choctaw Casino RV Park! We promise 70 degree weather with only a mild breeze and NO rain! Yes, thats our story and we're stickin to it!!!
I am also going to start taking names for the 42 Tournament on Friday night. It will be a blind draw but would like to have an idea how many teams we are expecting, so just shoot me an email if you plan on participating! Winning team receives an awesome set of designer dominoes!
I am going to once again post the CCOs for Saturday April 30, 2010.
April 30, 2011-001 - Houston, TX CASI. 40th Annual Houston Pod CCO, aka Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial, Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX. Benefits Santa Maria Hostel for Female Veterans. Friday Nights Cook's Party - Hors d'oeuvres and music. Saturday, Kick-Start breakfast for cooks and team members 8-10 a.m. Jackpot Salsa, turn-in 11 a.m., entry $10. Jackpot Beans, turn-in 12 noon, entry $10. CASI chili (GRIND only), turn-in 2 p.m., entry $20. Showmanship at 2:30 p.m. 8th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship, GRIND, Only, turn-in 1 p.m, entry $10. All events under the Grey Expo Building so come rain or shine. Acres of arts & craft vendors. Saturday night Pot Luck Dinner, and party to DJ Nigel "Taco" Delgado music. RV parking - no hookups. SPECIAL EVENT - Houston Pod Great Peppers Chili Challenge. While you're here, stay for the Day After CCO on Sunday. For more info, contact Joe Braden, 713.582.2278 or joe@fadedlovechili.com
April 30, 2011-002 - Temple, Az CASI. Hooked on Chili. CANCELLED Date changed to April 2nd.
April 30-003 - Paradise Valley, AZ CASI 50th Anniversary Paradise Valley, CANCELLED.
April 30, 2011-004 - Stephenville, TX. CASI. Larry Joe Taylor's 23rd Annual Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff at Melody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Cross Timbers Emergency Response Team. Primitive camping $22/night. Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $58 - 4 Day Pass (Wed-Sat); $43- 3 Day Pass (Thur-Sat); $33 - 2 Day Pass; (Fri & Sat only); $20 - 1 Day Pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance Ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone credit card orders accepted thru April 15. Call 254-968-8505. Order at http://www.larryjoetaylor.com/, or email ljt@eastland.net. Gate prices slightly higher.
April 30,2011-005-Corsicana, TX CASI. Derrick Days Chili and BBQ CCO. Old Stewart Motor Co. lot at 500 N. Beaton. Derrick Days has been Navarro County's premier festival event since 1976. A chili and barbeque cookoff is a central element of this multi-day festival in Corsicana's historic downtown district. In 2010, more than 80 teams participated. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. In addition to the CASI sanctioned chili competition, cookers may also enter the unsanctioned bean and brisket competition for trophies and bragging rights. Overnight (dry) camping is available for an additional fee. Contact Steve Dieterichs 903-654-4851. Visit http://www.derrickdays.com/ For more information. Email info@derrickdays.com.
April 30,2011-006- Myrtle Beach, SC CASI. Southeastern Chili Championship. Entry Fee: $20 Turn-in 2:00 PM. Benefiting the Myrtle Beach FAME Festival and its charities FAME is a totally not for profit entity. It has no paid staff or promoters. Everyone involved is a volunteer. ALL money after expenses go to our community and its charities. Headquarters at 509 North Broadway Street in historic downtown Myrtle Beach. Chili cook-off will be in conjunction with the second annual FAME Street Festival (Food, Art, Music, Entertainment). Go to web site http://www.myrtlebeachfamefestival.com/ for information on the festival. Special rates will be offered at downtown hotels and at the KOA Campground for CASI members. There will be a special welcome party for all cooks and CASI members on Friday night. Cook spaces may be limited, first come, first served. Bring your own tents or rent ours for $100. Tables will be provided. More details will follow. Broadway Cafe & Gormet FAME Festival 509 North Broadway Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3970 Contact Terry Jones Festival Chair 843-333-8181 tbonesbbq@aol.com
April 30,2011-007 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI Arizona Men's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30,2011-008 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Arizona Women's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30, 2011-009 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Annual Cookoff, 3000 FM 429 (8 miles N of Hwy 80) to help the Ables Springs VFD. Bean $5 turn in 1pm. Chili $20 turn in 2pm. Raffle prizes and the now famous chicken drop also. Breakfast for the cooks at 9am. Come see what the past CCO for this VFD has helped to build. Call Eric 469-652-2447 or email pops63@hughes.net for info. Day after CO on Sun same place.
April 30,2011-010, San Angelo, TX CASI. Suez Spring Roundup. Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. It benefits Suez Shrine Charities. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take College Hills Exit on 306. There will be a Jackpot Beans Competition. The Entry Fee will be $5.00 and the turn in time will be 1:00 PM. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 PM. Entry fee is $18.00. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. There will be a Cake Auction, and 50/50 Raffle. The Shrine will have a dance on Friday night. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Boomer Kingston at 325-234-205. It will be CHILI GRIND ONLY.
April 30,2011-012 - Marion, IA CASI. Iowa Chili Pod Cookoff held at Cocktails & Company 1625 Blairsferry Rd. Benifits Iowa Chili Pod Charities. Turn In Time 2:00 PM. Salsa 1:00 PM. Entry fee CASI chili $20, Jackpot Salsa $5. Checks Payable to Iowa Chili Pod Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 319-721-1580.
April 30,2011-012 - Midland, TX CASI. Permian Basin Cookoff. Held at the Hog Pit,7400 S CR 116,between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. 432-561-9301. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili,Chicken Open Meat and Dessert. $25 per entry or $100/5 entries. Open categories are free with other entry. Benefits Mission Messiah and Rainbow Rooms Midland and Odessa. Contact Jan Singleton jsingleton@mtienergy.com. Chris 432-557-1627, Jef 432-664-0950.
April 30, 2011-0013 - Fayetteville, AR CASI. 16th Occassional Cookoff. Washington County Fairgrounds at junction of I-540 and Hwy 112 Cookoff Charity: _The "Keith the Biker" Cancer Fund. Entry Fee: $20 Make Advanced Checks Payable To: Chili Hawg Pod. Turn-In Time for judging: 1:00 PM. Contact: Joe Giles 207 Watson, Fayetteville, AR 72701. jdgiles1950@aol.com Contact Phone Number(s) 479-236-6125.
We have a new twist at this year’s Top of Texas Kickoff Cookoff in Irving on May 21st. We will have the “Chili Champions Challenge” and here is how it works:
To be eligible to participate in the Champions Challenge, you must have done one of the following (we will use the honor system for verification):
* Placed in the Top 10 in Chili at TICC (any year)
* Won a TICC Automatic Qualifier (1st Place Chili Only)
* Be a past TOT Cookoff Winner
To enter, each eligible participant will donate two (2) food items for the Irving Cares food shelter (packaged non-perishable items). They will also “ante” $10 into the pool. The cash will be paid back 100% to the top three finishers that participate (50%, 30% and 20% for 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectfully). The winners will be selected from the cookoff winners.
For example, Cook A wins the TOT Cookoff. They did not participate, so we go to the 2nd place finisher. If that cook participated, they get the winners share. We continue down the winners list until we have identified the top three “Challenge Participants”.
To register, see Doris Coats at the registration table at the cookoff. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
From Tammie Wooster:
Hey all you Chili Cookin Fools,
Don't forget to get your pre-registration entry forms in the mail. Deadline is quickly approaching, entries must be postmarked by May 7th in order to go into the drawing for a 6ft folding table!
The Southwest Open Committee wants to invite everyone out to our NEW location at the Choctaw Casino RV Park! We promise 70 degree weather with only a mild breeze and NO rain! Yes, thats our story and we're stickin to it!!!
I am also going to start taking names for the 42 Tournament on Friday night. It will be a blind draw but would like to have an idea how many teams we are expecting, so just shoot me an email if you plan on participating! Winning team receives an awesome set of designer dominoes!
I am going to once again post the CCOs for Saturday April 30, 2010.
April 30, 2011-001 - Houston, TX CASI. 40th Annual Houston Pod CCO, aka Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial, Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX. Benefits Santa Maria Hostel for Female Veterans. Friday Nights Cook's Party - Hors d'oeuvres and music. Saturday, Kick-Start breakfast for cooks and team members 8-10 a.m. Jackpot Salsa, turn-in 11 a.m., entry $10. Jackpot Beans, turn-in 12 noon, entry $10. CASI chili (GRIND only), turn-in 2 p.m., entry $20. Showmanship at 2:30 p.m. 8th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship, GRIND, Only, turn-in 1 p.m, entry $10. All events under the Grey Expo Building so come rain or shine. Acres of arts & craft vendors. Saturday night Pot Luck Dinner, and party to DJ Nigel "Taco" Delgado music. RV parking - no hookups. SPECIAL EVENT - Houston Pod Great Peppers Chili Challenge. While you're here, stay for the Day After CCO on Sunday. For more info, contact Joe Braden, 713.582.2278 or joe@fadedlovechili.com
April 30, 2011-002 - Temple, Az CASI. Hooked on Chili. CANCELLED Date changed to April 2nd.
April 30-003 - Paradise Valley, AZ CASI 50th Anniversary Paradise Valley, CANCELLED.
April 30, 2011-004 - Stephenville, TX. CASI. Larry Joe Taylor's 23rd Annual Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff at Melody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Cross Timbers Emergency Response Team. Primitive camping $22/night. Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $58 - 4 Day Pass (Wed-Sat); $43- 3 Day Pass (Thur-Sat); $33 - 2 Day Pass; (Fri & Sat only); $20 - 1 Day Pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance Ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone credit card orders accepted thru April 15. Call 254-968-8505. Order at http://www.larryjoetaylor.com/, or email ljt@eastland.net. Gate prices slightly higher.
April 30,2011-005-Corsicana, TX CASI. Derrick Days Chili and BBQ CCO. Old Stewart Motor Co. lot at 500 N. Beaton. Derrick Days has been Navarro County's premier festival event since 1976. A chili and barbeque cookoff is a central element of this multi-day festival in Corsicana's historic downtown district. In 2010, more than 80 teams participated. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. In addition to the CASI sanctioned chili competition, cookers may also enter the unsanctioned bean and brisket competition for trophies and bragging rights. Overnight (dry) camping is available for an additional fee. Contact Steve Dieterichs 903-654-4851. Visit http://www.derrickdays.com/ For more information. Email info@derrickdays.com.
April 30,2011-006- Myrtle Beach, SC CASI. Southeastern Chili Championship. Entry Fee: $20 Turn-in 2:00 PM. Benefiting the Myrtle Beach FAME Festival and its charities FAME is a totally not for profit entity. It has no paid staff or promoters. Everyone involved is a volunteer. ALL money after expenses go to our community and its charities. Headquarters at 509 North Broadway Street in historic downtown Myrtle Beach. Chili cook-off will be in conjunction with the second annual FAME Street Festival (Food, Art, Music, Entertainment). Go to web site http://www.myrtlebeachfamefestival.com/ for information on the festival. Special rates will be offered at downtown hotels and at the KOA Campground for CASI members. There will be a special welcome party for all cooks and CASI members on Friday night. Cook spaces may be limited, first come, first served. Bring your own tents or rent ours for $100. Tables will be provided. More details will follow. Broadway Cafe & Gormet FAME Festival 509 North Broadway Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3970 Contact Terry Jones Festival Chair 843-333-8181 tbonesbbq@aol.com
April 30,2011-007 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI Arizona Men's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30,2011-008 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Arizona Women's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30, 2011-009 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Annual Cookoff, 3000 FM 429 (8 miles N of Hwy 80) to help the Ables Springs VFD. Bean $5 turn in 1pm. Chili $20 turn in 2pm. Raffle prizes and the now famous chicken drop also. Breakfast for the cooks at 9am. Come see what the past CCO for this VFD has helped to build. Call Eric 469-652-2447 or email pops63@hughes.net for info. Day after CO on Sun same place.
April 30,2011-010, San Angelo, TX CASI. Suez Spring Roundup. Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. It benefits Suez Shrine Charities. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take College Hills Exit on 306. There will be a Jackpot Beans Competition. The Entry Fee will be $5.00 and the turn in time will be 1:00 PM. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 PM. Entry fee is $18.00. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. There will be a Cake Auction, and 50/50 Raffle. The Shrine will have a dance on Friday night. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Boomer Kingston at 325-234-205. It will be CHILI GRIND ONLY.
April 30,2011-012 - Marion, IA CASI. Iowa Chili Pod Cookoff held at Cocktails & Company 1625 Blairsferry Rd. Benifits Iowa Chili Pod Charities. Turn In Time 2:00 PM. Salsa 1:00 PM. Entry fee CASI chili $20, Jackpot Salsa $5. Checks Payable to Iowa Chili Pod Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 319-721-1580.
April 30,2011-012 - Midland, TX CASI. Permian Basin Cookoff. Held at the Hog Pit,7400 S CR 116,between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. 432-561-9301. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili,Chicken Open Meat and Dessert. $25 per entry or $100/5 entries. Open categories are free with other entry. Benefits Mission Messiah and Rainbow Rooms Midland and Odessa. Contact Jan Singleton jsingleton@mtienergy.com. Chris 432-557-1627, Jef 432-664-0950.
April 30, 2011-0013 - Fayetteville, AR CASI. 16th Occassional Cookoff. Washington County Fairgrounds at junction of I-540 and Hwy 112 Cookoff Charity: _The "Keith the Biker" Cancer Fund. Entry Fee: $20 Make Advanced Checks Payable To: Chili Hawg Pod. Turn-In Time for judging: 1:00 PM. Contact: Joe Giles 207 Watson, Fayetteville, AR 72701. jdgiles1950@aol.com Contact Phone Number(s) 479-236-6125.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
From Jim Ezell:
Former President George Bush made a visit to Lajitas last weekend. If you would like to see some highlights, here is the web site: http://www.w100k.com/
It is Wednesday and time to share the CCOs that will be happening this weekend. I hope that none of these CCO are going to be affected by the weather - Tornados, floods, and fires. We have a new fire going in our area as well as the past fires in our area which are only 75% contained.
April 30, 2011-001 - Houston TX CASI. 40th Annual Houston Pod CCO, aka Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial, Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX. Benefits Santa Maria Hostel for Female Veterans. Friday Nights Cook's Party - Hors d'oeuvres and music. Saturday, Kick-Start breakfast for cooks and team members 8-10 a.m. Jackpot Salsa, turn-in 11 a.m., entry $10. Jackpot Beans, turn-in 12 noon, entry $10. CASI chili (GRIND only), turn-in 2 p.m., entry $20. Showmanship at 2:30 p.m. 8th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship, GRIND, Only, turn-in 1 p.m, entry $10. All events under the Grey Expo Building so come rain or shine. Acres of arts & craft vendors. Saturday night Pot Luck Dinner, and party to DJ Nigel "Taco" Delgado music. RV parking - no hookups. SPECIAL EVENT - Houston Pod Great Peppers Chili Challenge. While you're here, stay for the Day After CCO on Sunday. For more info, contact Joe Braden, 713.582.2278 or joe@fadedlovechili.com
April 30, 2011-002 - Temple, Az CASI. Hooked on Chili. CANCELLED Date changed to April 2nd.
April 30-003 - Paradise Valley, AZ CASI 50th Anniversary Paradise Valley, CANCELLED.
April 30, 2011-004 - Stephenville, TX. CASI. Larry Joe Taylor's 23rd Annual Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff at Melody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Cross Timbers Emergency Response Team. Primitive camping $22/night. Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $58 - 4 Day Pass (Wed-Sat); $43- 3 Day Pass (Thur-Sat); $33 - 2 Day Pass; (Fri & Sat only); $20 - 1 Day Pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance Ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone credit card orders accepted thru April 15. Call 254-968-8505. Order at www.larryjoetaylor.com, or email ljt@eastland.net. Gate prices slightly higher.
April 30,2011-005-Corsicana, TX CASI. Derrick Days Chili and BBQ CCO. Old Stewart Motor Co. lot at 500 N. Beaton. Derrick Days has been Navarro County's premier festival event since 1976. A chili and barbeque cookoff is a central element of this multi-day festival in Corsicana's historic downtown district. In 2010, more than 80 teams participated. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. In addition to the CASI sanctioned chili competition, cookers may also enter the unsanctioned bean and brisket competition for trophies and bragging rights. Overnight (dry) camping is available for an additional fee. Contact Steve Dieterichs 903-654-4851. Visit www.derrickdays.com For more information. Email info@derrickdays.com.
April 30,2011-006- Myrtle Beach, SC CASI. Southeastern Chili Championship. Entry Fee: $20 Turn-in 2:00 PM. Benefiting the Myrtle Beach FAME Festival and its charities FAME is a totally not for profit entity. It has no paid staff or promoters. Everyone involved is a volunteer. ALL money after expenses go to our community and its charities. Headquarters at 509 North Broadway Street in historic downtown Myrtle Beach. Chili cook-off will be in conjunction with the second annual FAME Street Festival (Food, Art, Music, Entertainment). Go to web site www.myrtlebeachfamefestival.com for information on the festival. Special rates will be offered at downtown hotels and at the KOA Campground for CASI members. There will be a special welcome party for all cooks and CASI members on Friday night. Cook spaces may be limited, first come, first served. Bring your own tents or rent ours for $100. Tables will be provided. More details will follow. Broadway Cafe & Gormet FAME Festival 509 North Broadway Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3970 Contact Terry Jones Festival Chair 843-333-8181 tbonesbbq@aol.com
April 30,2011-007 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI Arizona Men's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30,2011-008 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Arizona Women's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30, 2011-009 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Annual Cookoff, 3000 FM 429 (8 miles N of Hwy 80) to help the Ables Springs VFD. Bean $5 turn in 1pm. Chili $20 turn in 2pm. Raffle prizes and the now famous chicken drop also. Breakfast for the cooks at 9am. Come see what the past CCO for this VFD has helped to build. Call Eric 469-652-2447 or email pops63@hughes.net for info. Day after CO on Sun same place.
April 30,2011-010, San Angelo, TX CASI. Suez Spring Roundup. Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. It benefits Suez Shrine Charities. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take College Hills Exit on 306. There will be a Jackpot Beans Competition. The Entry Fee will be $5.00 and the turn in time will be 1:00 PM. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 PM. Entry fee is $18.00. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. There will be a Cake Auction, and 50/50 Raffle. The Shrine will have a dance on Friday night. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Boomer Kingston at 325-234-205. It will be CHILI GRIND ONLY.
April 30,2011-012 - Marion, IA CASI. Iowa Chili Pod Cookoff hHeld at Cocktails & Company 1625 Blairsferry Rd. Benifits Iowa Chili Pod Charities. Turn In Time 2:00 PM. Salsa 1:00 PM. Entry fee CASI chili $20, Jackpot Salsa $5. Checks Payable to Iowa Chili Pod Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 319-721-1580.
April 30,2011-012 - Midland, TX CASI. Permian Basin Cookoff. Held at the Hog Pit,7400 S CR 116,between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. 432-561-9301. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili,Chicken Open Meat and Dessert. $25 per entry or $100/5 entries. Open categories are free with other entry. Benefits Mission Messiah and Rainbow Rooms Midland and Odessa. Contact Jan Singleton jsingleton@mtienergy.com. Chris 432-557-1627, Jef 432-664-0950.
April 30, 2011-0013 - Fayetteville, AR CASI. 16th Occassional Cookoff. Washington County Fairgrounds at junction of I-540 and Hwy 112 Cookoff Charity: _The "Keith the Biker" Cancer Fund. Entry Fee: $20 Make Advanced Checks Payable To: Chili Hawg Pod. Turn-In Time for judging: 1:00 PM. Contact: Joe Giles 207 Watson, Fayetteville, AR 72701. jdgiles1950@aol.com Contact Phone Number(s) 479-236-6125.
May 1, 2011-001 - Houston TX CASI. Day After Houston Pod Cookoff. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX. Benefits Purple Songs Can Fly, Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial Scholarship In Jounalism at UT. Breakfast Casserole-off, turn-in 9 a.m., entry - whole dish - breakfast for all after judging. CASI Chili (GRIND only), turn-in 12 noon. Showmanship 12:30. Contact Joe Braden, 713.528.2278 or joe@fadedlovechili.com
May 1, 2011-002 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Day After Annual Cookoff. 3000 FM 429 (8 miles off Hwy 80) to help the Ables Springs VFD auxilary. Chili $18 turn in 12pm. The now famous chicken drop will be in full swing. Breakfast for the cooks at 9am. Come see what the past CCO for this VFD has helped to build. Call Eric 469-652-2447 or email for info. pops63@hughes.net See previous day for more info.
May 1, 2011-003 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Suez Shrine Hospital CCO Suez Shrine HospitalCCO. Day 2 of a 2 day CCO. It benefits the Shrine Hospital. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take the College Hills Exit on Loop 306. Chili turn in will be at 1:00 pm. Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. For more information contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Boomer Kingston at 325-234-205. It wil1 be CHILI GRIND ONLY
Former President George Bush made a visit to Lajitas last weekend. If you would like to see some highlights, here is the web site: http://www.w100k.com/
It is Wednesday and time to share the CCOs that will be happening this weekend. I hope that none of these CCO are going to be affected by the weather - Tornados, floods, and fires. We have a new fire going in our area as well as the past fires in our area which are only 75% contained.
April 30, 2011-001 - Houston TX CASI. 40th Annual Houston Pod CCO, aka Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial, Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX. Benefits Santa Maria Hostel for Female Veterans. Friday Nights Cook's Party - Hors d'oeuvres and music. Saturday, Kick-Start breakfast for cooks and team members 8-10 a.m. Jackpot Salsa, turn-in 11 a.m., entry $10. Jackpot Beans, turn-in 12 noon, entry $10. CASI chili (GRIND only), turn-in 2 p.m., entry $20. Showmanship at 2:30 p.m. 8th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship, GRIND, Only, turn-in 1 p.m, entry $10. All events under the Grey Expo Building so come rain or shine. Acres of arts & craft vendors. Saturday night Pot Luck Dinner, and party to DJ Nigel "Taco" Delgado music. RV parking - no hookups. SPECIAL EVENT - Houston Pod Great Peppers Chili Challenge. While you're here, stay for the Day After CCO on Sunday. For more info, contact Joe Braden, 713.582.2278 or joe@fadedlovechili.com
April 30, 2011-002 - Temple, Az CASI. Hooked on Chili. CANCELLED Date changed to April 2nd.
April 30-003 - Paradise Valley, AZ CASI 50th Anniversary Paradise Valley, CANCELLED.
April 30, 2011-004 - Stephenville, TX. CASI. Larry Joe Taylor's 23rd Annual Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff at Melody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Cross Timbers Emergency Response Team. Primitive camping $22/night. Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $58 - 4 Day Pass (Wed-Sat); $43- 3 Day Pass (Thur-Sat); $33 - 2 Day Pass; (Fri & Sat only); $20 - 1 Day Pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance Ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone credit card orders accepted thru April 15. Call 254-968-8505. Order at www.larryjoetaylor.com, or email ljt@eastland.net. Gate prices slightly higher.
April 30,2011-005-Corsicana, TX CASI. Derrick Days Chili and BBQ CCO. Old Stewart Motor Co. lot at 500 N. Beaton. Derrick Days has been Navarro County's premier festival event since 1976. A chili and barbeque cookoff is a central element of this multi-day festival in Corsicana's historic downtown district. In 2010, more than 80 teams participated. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. In addition to the CASI sanctioned chili competition, cookers may also enter the unsanctioned bean and brisket competition for trophies and bragging rights. Overnight (dry) camping is available for an additional fee. Contact Steve Dieterichs 903-654-4851. Visit www.derrickdays.com For more information. Email info@derrickdays.com.
April 30,2011-006- Myrtle Beach, SC CASI. Southeastern Chili Championship. Entry Fee: $20 Turn-in 2:00 PM. Benefiting the Myrtle Beach FAME Festival and its charities FAME is a totally not for profit entity. It has no paid staff or promoters. Everyone involved is a volunteer. ALL money after expenses go to our community and its charities. Headquarters at 509 North Broadway Street in historic downtown Myrtle Beach. Chili cook-off will be in conjunction with the second annual FAME Street Festival (Food, Art, Music, Entertainment). Go to web site www.myrtlebeachfamefestival.com for information on the festival. Special rates will be offered at downtown hotels and at the KOA Campground for CASI members. There will be a special welcome party for all cooks and CASI members on Friday night. Cook spaces may be limited, first come, first served. Bring your own tents or rent ours for $100. Tables will be provided. More details will follow. Broadway Cafe & Gormet FAME Festival 509 North Broadway Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3970 Contact Terry Jones Festival Chair 843-333-8181 tbonesbbq@aol.com
April 30,2011-007 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI Arizona Men's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30,2011-008 - Sierra Vista, AZ CASI. Arizona Women's State Open Championship. Located behind Pauls Pub, 1805 Paseo San Luis. Charity is Just Kids, Inc. Turn-in time 1 p.m. Entry fee $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. Dry camping, cook where you camp. Cooks party the evening of the 29th of April, hot dogs and hamburgers provided by High Desert Pod, bring potluck side dishes. Additionally, 3rd Annual Spam-mania. Entry fee $5, turn-in 3 p.m. Also, Salsa competition! Bring your heat, entry fee $5, turn-in, 10 a.m. And last but not least, RIBS competition!!!! Entry fee $5, turn-in time 11 a.m. Info: Greg Monger, 520-417-9948. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
April 30, 2011-009 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Annual Cookoff, 3000 FM 429 (8 miles N of Hwy 80) to help the Ables Springs VFD. Bean $5 turn in 1pm. Chili $20 turn in 2pm. Raffle prizes and the now famous chicken drop also. Breakfast for the cooks at 9am. Come see what the past CCO for this VFD has helped to build. Call Eric 469-652-2447 or email pops63@hughes.net for info. Day after CO on Sun same place.
April 30,2011-010, San Angelo, TX CASI. Suez Spring Roundup. Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. It benefits Suez Shrine Charities. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take College Hills Exit on 306. There will be a Jackpot Beans Competition. The Entry Fee will be $5.00 and the turn in time will be 1:00 PM. Chili turn in will be at 2:00 PM. Entry fee is $18.00. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. There will be a Cake Auction, and 50/50 Raffle. The Shrine will have a dance on Friday night. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. Contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Boomer Kingston at 325-234-205. It will be CHILI GRIND ONLY.
April 30,2011-012 - Marion, IA CASI. Iowa Chili Pod Cookoff hHeld at Cocktails & Company 1625 Blairsferry Rd. Benifits Iowa Chili Pod Charities. Turn In Time 2:00 PM. Salsa 1:00 PM. Entry fee CASI chili $20, Jackpot Salsa $5. Checks Payable to Iowa Chili Pod Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 319-721-1580.
April 30,2011-012 - Midland, TX CASI. Permian Basin Cookoff. Held at the Hog Pit,7400 S CR 116,between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. 432-561-9301. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili,Chicken Open Meat and Dessert. $25 per entry or $100/5 entries. Open categories are free with other entry. Benefits Mission Messiah and Rainbow Rooms Midland and Odessa. Contact Jan Singleton jsingleton@mtienergy.com. Chris 432-557-1627, Jef 432-664-0950.
April 30, 2011-0013 - Fayetteville, AR CASI. 16th Occassional Cookoff. Washington County Fairgrounds at junction of I-540 and Hwy 112 Cookoff Charity: _The "Keith the Biker" Cancer Fund. Entry Fee: $20 Make Advanced Checks Payable To: Chili Hawg Pod. Turn-In Time for judging: 1:00 PM. Contact: Joe Giles 207 Watson, Fayetteville, AR 72701. jdgiles1950@aol.com Contact Phone Number(s) 479-236-6125.
May 1, 2011-001 - Houston TX CASI. Day After Houston Pod Cookoff. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX. Benefits Purple Songs Can Fly, Hal John & Judy Wimberly Memorial Scholarship In Jounalism at UT. Breakfast Casserole-off, turn-in 9 a.m., entry - whole dish - breakfast for all after judging. CASI Chili (GRIND only), turn-in 12 noon. Showmanship 12:30. Contact Joe Braden, 713.528.2278 or joe@fadedlovechili.com
May 1, 2011-002 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Day After Annual Cookoff. 3000 FM 429 (8 miles off Hwy 80) to help the Ables Springs VFD auxilary. Chili $18 turn in 12pm. The now famous chicken drop will be in full swing. Breakfast for the cooks at 9am. Come see what the past CCO for this VFD has helped to build. Call Eric 469-652-2447 or email for info. pops63@hughes.net See previous day for more info.
May 1, 2011-003 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Suez Shrine Hospital CCO Suez Shrine HospitalCCO. Day 2 of a 2 day CCO. It benefits the Shrine Hospital. It will be held at the Suez Shrine Center at 1915 Loop 306 Access Road. Take the College Hills Exit on Loop 306. Chili turn in will be at 1:00 pm. Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. On Saturday night, there will be a 42 Tournament. For more information contact Sherry Maus at 325-658-1364 or Boomer Kingston at 325-234-205. It wil1 be CHILI GRIND ONLY
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
From Larry "Doc" Kinnison:
HOWDY FOLKS...............It is not too late to make your plans to attend "HOWDY-ROO."
WHERE YOU SAY? Johnson Park in Beautiful Marble Falls, TX 230 South Avenue J
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. Also, there will be a Lonestar BBQ State Championship competition. Win Trophy-Chair-Points! There will be travel money for 1st place chili and 1st place show. We hope you have put this cookoff on your calendar, you will be glad you did.
Paul Mulkey from Hobbs, New Mexico will be back to see if he can make this #3 in a row. He is our reigning 2009 and 2010 1st Place Chili winner.
Registration begins early afternoon on Friday. Lonestar BBQ meat inspection Friday afternoon. Golfing on Friday. T-time 12:30 p.m. Please contact Doc if you are going to play golf (gather at the Kinnison camp 11 a.m.), Cooks party 7 p.m. followed with music by Nigel "Taco" Delgado.
ARTS-CRAFTS-FOOD VENDORS
STAY OVER FOR SUNDAY'S CCO - Highland Lakes Pod "Backbone Creek" CCO turn in 1 p.m.
The Hill Country is a very beautiful and popular place for visitors. If you have not made your reservations we recommend you do so.
Listed in order of preference:
Hill Country Inn
http://www.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.
Bed & Breakfast-Wallace Guest House
830-798-9808
For more information, check the listing in The Trails or call Doc at 830 613 8666 drk@tstar.net, Carrie at 281-615-2408 cak@erfw.net, for BBQ information call Johnny Campbell at 830-613-9471 5-cbbq@nctv.com.
SEE YOU THERE!
From Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Advisor:
I am pleased to announce that CASI will grant eleven scholarships for 2011 totaling $35,000. If you know any of the recipients, you might want to congratulate them.
Academic
Matthew Hard – Garland, Texas
Kimberly Hinh – Garland, Texas
Kendra Jowers – El Paso, Texas
Megan Naff – Buckeye, Arizona
Jaclyn Nguyen – Houston, Texas
Kelli Scarbrough – San Angelo, Texas
Shelmon Smith – Garland, Texas
Austin Wallace – San Marcos, Texas
Trade/technical
Shelby Ellis – Weimar, Texas
Brian Falting – Fredericksburg, Texas
Elizabeth Nash – Gering, Nebraska
I would like to personally like to thank the Scholarship Committee for their hard work and for selecting an excellent group of scholarship recipients. As there were over 90 applications, this is a very hard job indeed. But as usual, the committee did an excellent job.
I would also like to remind the Great Peppers/Pod Representatives of the recipients that we would like to have a copy of any photo opportunities that you might have with the recipients such as presenting the award, etc.
HOWDY FOLKS...............It is not too late to make your plans to attend "HOWDY-ROO."
WHERE YOU SAY? Johnson Park in Beautiful Marble Falls, TX 230 South Avenue J
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. Also, there will be a Lonestar BBQ State Championship competition. Win Trophy-Chair-Points! There will be travel money for 1st place chili and 1st place show. We hope you have put this cookoff on your calendar, you will be glad you did.
Paul Mulkey from Hobbs, New Mexico will be back to see if he can make this #3 in a row. He is our reigning 2009 and 2010 1st Place Chili winner.
Registration begins early afternoon on Friday. Lonestar BBQ meat inspection Friday afternoon. Golfing on Friday. T-time 12:30 p.m. Please contact Doc if you are going to play golf (gather at the Kinnison camp 11 a.m.), Cooks party 7 p.m. followed with music by Nigel "Taco" Delgado.
ARTS-CRAFTS-FOOD VENDORS
STAY OVER FOR SUNDAY'S CCO - Highland Lakes Pod "Backbone Creek" CCO turn in 1 p.m.
The Hill Country is a very beautiful and popular place for visitors. If you have not made your reservations we recommend you do so.
Listed in order of preference:
Hill Country Inn
http://www.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.
Bed & Breakfast-Wallace Guest House
830-798-9808
For more information, check the listing in The Trails or call Doc at 830 613 8666 drk@tstar.net, Carrie at 281-615-2408 cak@erfw.net, for BBQ information call Johnny Campbell at 830-613-9471 5-cbbq@nctv.com.
SEE YOU THERE!
From Barbara Herrin, Scholarship Program Advisor:
2011 Scholarship Recipients Announcement
I am pleased to announce that CASI will grant eleven scholarships for 2011 totaling $35,000. If you know any of the recipients, you might want to congratulate them.
Academic
Matthew Hard – Garland, Texas
Kimberly Hinh – Garland, Texas
Kendra Jowers – El Paso, Texas
Megan Naff – Buckeye, Arizona
Jaclyn Nguyen – Houston, Texas
Kelli Scarbrough – San Angelo, Texas
Shelmon Smith – Garland, Texas
Austin Wallace – San Marcos, Texas
Trade/technical
Shelby Ellis – Weimar, Texas
Brian Falting – Fredericksburg, Texas
Elizabeth Nash – Gering, Nebraska
I would like to personally like to thank the Scholarship Committee for their hard work and for selecting an excellent group of scholarship recipients. As there were over 90 applications, this is a very hard job indeed. But as usual, the committee did an excellent job.
I would also like to remind the Great Peppers/Pod Representatives of the recipients that we would like to have a copy of any photo opportunities that you might have with the recipients such as presenting the award, etc.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Here's hoping that you all had a GREAT weekend! Spring is really here and the next couple of months, there will be lots of chili cooking activity!
From Larry Burruss:
Congratulations again to Carolyn Seelig and all the other cooks that were recognized at Texas Ladies State Chili Championship. It was good to see a few new faces amongst all of the seasoned lady cooks.
I want to thank all of the men that helped me in the judging area including Steve Ashman, Kyle Bond, Hugh Brown, Tim Collier, Alan Dean, Steve Edmondson, Frank Fox, Dave Gage, Ralph Hay, Lynn Hejtmancik , Elton Homesley, Don Hoy, Warren and Scott McDonald, Roger Patteson and Crew, Willie Raven, Robert Schrade, Bruce Stewart, Harvey West and John Goforth for also monitoring the final table. If I have failed to mention someone please forgive me but know that your assistance was truly appreciated.
There were a few ladies that were not pleased that we had two participants on the judging tables and I take full blame for that happening. We had avoided that situation until the very end and I got busy and saw what happened to late to make a change. I did point out that this is not a violation of CASI rules but we did not intend for it to happen as we managed to have only non-participant judges most of the day, even with limited spectators. GREAT COOKOFF LADIES.
From Ken Rodd:
Below is information on the Florida State Chili Championship being held October 8th. Mark your calendars now!! It is being held in a super location in a waterfront RV Resort. You will have a great time. Come early and enjoy lots of things to see and do.
TABLE AND CHAIRS FOR KRAZY FLATS
At the Winter Board of Director's Meeting, it was decided to purchase 20 tables and 100 chairs for Krazy Flats to be used for the BBQ Contest and other activities. At the present time, if we need table and chairs at Krazy Flats, they must be carried to Krazy Flats from the Judging Pavilion and then returned for any activity requiring their use. This is causing extra wear and tear on them as well as the people who must get them from one place to the other. We do have the facility to store these at Krazy Flats.
If you or your pod would like to sponsor the purchase of either the tables or the chairs, we would welcome this. To purchase a table the price is $100.00. To purchase a set of 4 chairs, the price is $50.00. If you or your group would like to sponsor one or more of these items, please contact either David Sexton or myself. The checks should be made out to CASI and sent to either myself or David. David's address is
David Sexton
Treasurer
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
My address is
Janice Miller
Executive Director
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
3014 Oak Mountain Trial
San Angelo, TX 76904
325 947 8753 Home
325 650 1854 Cell
garjans@suddenlink.net
The first CCO at Myrtle Beach is this next weekend. Here's looking forward to seeing lots of you chili cooks!
From Larry Burruss:
Congratulations again to Carolyn Seelig and all the other cooks that were recognized at Texas Ladies State Chili Championship. It was good to see a few new faces amongst all of the seasoned lady cooks.
I want to thank all of the men that helped me in the judging area including Steve Ashman, Kyle Bond, Hugh Brown, Tim Collier, Alan Dean, Steve Edmondson, Frank Fox, Dave Gage, Ralph Hay, Lynn Hejtmancik , Elton Homesley, Don Hoy, Warren and Scott McDonald, Roger Patteson and Crew, Willie Raven, Robert Schrade, Bruce Stewart, Harvey West and John Goforth for also monitoring the final table. If I have failed to mention someone please forgive me but know that your assistance was truly appreciated.
There were a few ladies that were not pleased that we had two participants on the judging tables and I take full blame for that happening. We had avoided that situation until the very end and I got busy and saw what happened to late to make a change. I did point out that this is not a violation of CASI rules but we did not intend for it to happen as we managed to have only non-participant judges most of the day, even with limited spectators. GREAT COOKOFF LADIES.
From Ken Rodd:
Below is information on the Florida State Chili Championship being held October 8th. Mark your calendars now!! It is being held in a super location in a waterfront RV Resort. You will have a great time. Come early and enjoy lots of things to see and do.
At the Winter Board of Director's Meeting, it was decided to purchase 20 tables and 100 chairs for Krazy Flats to be used for the BBQ Contest and other activities. At the present time, if we need table and chairs at Krazy Flats, they must be carried to Krazy Flats from the Judging Pavilion and then returned for any activity requiring their use. This is causing extra wear and tear on them as well as the people who must get them from one place to the other. We do have the facility to store these at Krazy Flats.
If you or your pod would like to sponsor the purchase of either the tables or the chairs, we would welcome this. To purchase a table the price is $100.00. To purchase a set of 4 chairs, the price is $50.00. If you or your group would like to sponsor one or more of these items, please contact either David Sexton or myself. The checks should be made out to CASI and sent to either myself or David. David's address is
David Sexton
Treasurer
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
My address is
Janice Miller
Executive Director
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
3014 Oak Mountain Trial
San Angelo, TX 76904
325 947 8753 Home
325 650 1854 Cell
garjans@suddenlink.net
The first CCO at Myrtle Beach is this next weekend. Here's looking forward to seeing lots of you chili cooks!
Friday, April 22, 2011
From Mayo Blair:
Please join us on Fri nite under the Gray pavillion
CARD GAMES......TONK , any Black Jack dealers?? Poker?? DOMINOES, anyone with card tables please bring.......and DANCING to the music of our
Limbo contest will be at 9 pm....Come enter if you dare or come and watch.....bring your cameras.....
Please bring a Snack to share.....and yes, your cooler of beer, a chair and whatever.....Time for the real reason we all cook chili.....FRIENDSHIPS......Let's start bout 7pm......We will have Miller Lite and Lone Star and Lone Star lite iced down......
Don't forget, Sat nite is Pot Luck Dinner, and we will also have Brisket by TOPC......so bring your favorite side dishes....and join us.....probably half hour after announcements.....
DON'T FORGET THE JUNIOR COOKOFF ON SAT....Meat is provided, entry fee $10. Painted stoves for 1st chili and 1st show.....
BREAKFAST CASSEROLE CONTEST
SUNDAY, MAY 1ST
TURN IN 9 AM
NO ENTRY FEE - TURN IN ENTIRE CASSEROLE
WE WILL ALL ENJOY THE CASSEROLES AS SOON AS
THE JUDGING IS COMPLETE
EVERYONE, PLEASE, ENTER THE CONTEST, GREAT BREAKFAST FOR ALL
BE CREATIVE, OR DO THE TRIED AND TRUE....
GREAT PRIZES
SPONSORED BY KARIN BARNES
BLOODY MARYS AND MIMOSAS AND COFFEE AVAILABLE FOR ALL
SEE YOU ALL THERE WITH YOUR ENTRIES......
Is this really Dolly Parton?
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
Please join us on Fri nite under the Gray pavillion
CARD GAMES......TONK , any Black Jack dealers?? Poker?? DOMINOES, anyone with card tables please bring.......and DANCING to the music of our
No. 1 D.J. Mr. Nigel "Taco" Delgado.....
Lets see if anyone is still limber enough to enter the LIMBO contest.....Prizes for that winner.......Limbo contest will be at 9 pm....Come enter if you dare or come and watch.....bring your cameras.....
Please bring a Snack to share.....and yes, your cooler of beer, a chair and whatever.....Time for the real reason we all cook chili.....FRIENDSHIPS......Let's start bout 7pm......We will have Miller Lite and Lone Star and Lone Star lite iced down......
SEE YOU ALL THERE !!
Don't forget, Sat nite is Pot Luck Dinner, and we will also have Brisket by TOPC......so bring your favorite side dishes....and join us.....probably half hour after announcements.....
DON'T FORGET THE JUNIOR COOKOFF ON SAT....Meat is provided, entry fee $10. Painted stoves for 1st chili and 1st show.....
HOUSTON POD 40th ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF
TRADERS VILLAGE
APRIL 29, 30 AND MAY 1ST
Y'ALL COME!!
BREAKFAST CASSEROLE CONTEST
SUNDAY, MAY 1ST
TURN IN 9 AM
NO ENTRY FEE - TURN IN ENTIRE CASSEROLE
WE WILL ALL ENJOY THE CASSEROLES AS SOON AS
THE JUDGING IS COMPLETE
EVERYONE, PLEASE, ENTER THE CONTEST, GREAT BREAKFAST FOR ALL
BE CREATIVE, OR DO THE TRIED AND TRUE....
GREAT PRIZES
SPONSORED BY KARIN BARNES
BLOODY MARYS AND MIMOSAS AND COFFEE AVAILABLE FOR ALL
SEE YOU ALL THERE WITH YOUR ENTRIES......
HOUSTON POD 40th ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF
TRADERS VILLAGE
APRIL 29, 30 AND MAY 1ST
Y'ALL COME!!
Come to the Myrtle Beach CCO on April 30! You're in for a treat. Dolly is planning on attending, are you?!
It is said that Little Richard will be one of the Judges. There will be something for everyone.
It will be a day of events and entertainment as well as a Chili CookOff!
NOTE:
If you, your Pod or anybody else would like to donate tables or chairs for Krazy Flats, please send your checks either to me
Janice Miller
Executive Director
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
3014 Oak Mountain Trial
San Angelo, TX 76904
325 947 8753 Home
325 650 1854 Cell
or
David Sexton
Treasurer
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
HAPPY EASTER
Thursday, April 21, 2011
From Doc Kinnison:
HOWDY FOLKS...............Two more weeks and it is HOWDY-ROO TIME!
WHERE YOU SAY? Johnson Park in Beautiful Marble Falls, TX 230 South Avenue J
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. Also, it is the Lonestar BBQ State Championship. Win Trophy-Chair-Points! Travel money for 1st place chili and 1st place show. We hope you have put this cookoff on your calendar. You will be glad you did.
Paul Mulkey from Hobbs, New Mexico will be back to see if he can make this #3 in a row. He is our reigning 2009 and 2010 1st Place Chili winner.
Registration begins early afternoon on Friday. Lonestar BBQ meat inspection Friday afternoon. Golfing on Friday T-time 12:30 p.m., please contact Doc if you are going to play golf (gather at the Kinnison camp 11 a.m.), Cooks party 7 p.m. followed with music by Nigel "Taco" Delgado.
STAY OVER FOR SUNDAYS - Highland Lakes Pod "Backbone Creek" CCO turn in 1 p.m.
The Hill Country is a very beautiful and popular place for visitors. If you have not made your reservations we recommend you do so.
Listed in order of preference:
Hill Country Inn -
http://www.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.
Bed & Breakfast-Wallace Guest House
830-798-9808
For more information check the listing in The Trails or call Doc at 830-613-8666/ drk@tstar.net , Carrie at 281-615-2408/ cak@erfw.net , for BBQ information call Johnny Campbell at 830-613-9471/ 5-cbbq@nctv.com
SEE YOU THERE!
CORRECTION:
The showmanship for the Kerrville Easterfest CCO will be from 11:30 to 1:30.
Reminders:
GOT ENTERTAINMENT?
If you have a band or know someone who does and are interested in performing at TICC, please email rhuston1452@xanadoo.com.
CDs and press kits may be sent to:
Roy Huston
2208 Piedmont Pl., Rear Apt.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Roy will review all submissions and recommend several bands to the Board for final selection at the summer Board Meeting.
POSTER CONTEST
We are looking for the art work for the 45 TICC. Here are the guidelines for this contest.
Ø 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.
Ø 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.
Ø Artwork must incorporate the following elements:
* Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship
* Annual Designation: 45th Annual
* Date of Event: November 5, 2011
Ø Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.
Ø Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.
Ø Actual size of the finished poster must be 18" X 24" and artwork must be camera ready.
Ø If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.
Ø If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.
Ø 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 contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.
TABLE AND CHAIRS FOR KRAZY FLATS
At the Winter Board of Director's Meeting, it was decided to purchase 20 tables and 100 chairs for Krazy Flats to be used for the BBQ Contest and other activities. At the present time, if we need table and chairs at Krazy Flats, they must be carried to Krazy Flats from the Judging Pavilion and then returned for any activity requiring their use. This is causing extra wear and tear on them as well as the people who must get them from one place to the other. We do have the facility to store these at Krazy Flats.
If you or your pod would like to sponsor the purchase of either the tables or the chairs, we would welcome this. To purchase a table the price is $100.00. To purchase a set of 4 chairs, the price is $50.00. If you or your group would like to sponsor one or more of these items, please contact either David Sexton or myself. The checks should be made out to CASI and sent to either myself or David. David's address is
David Sexton
Treasurer
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
My address is
Janice Miller
Executive Director
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
3014 Oak Mountain Trial
San Angelo, TX 76904
325 947 8753 Home
325 650 1854 Cell
garjans@suddenlink.net
HOWDY FOLKS...............Two more weeks and it is HOWDY-ROO TIME!
WHERE YOU SAY? Johnson Park in Beautiful Marble Falls, TX 230 South Avenue J
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. Also, it is the Lonestar BBQ State Championship. Win Trophy-Chair-Points! Travel money for 1st place chili and 1st place show. We hope you have put this cookoff on your calendar. You will be glad you did.
Paul Mulkey from Hobbs, New Mexico will be back to see if he can make this #3 in a row. He is our reigning 2009 and 2010 1st Place Chili winner.
Registration begins early afternoon on Friday. Lonestar BBQ meat inspection Friday afternoon. Golfing on Friday T-time 12:30 p.m., please contact Doc if you are going to play golf (gather at the Kinnison camp 11 a.m.), Cooks party 7 p.m. followed with music by Nigel "Taco" Delgado.
STAY OVER FOR SUNDAYS - Highland Lakes Pod "Backbone Creek" CCO turn in 1 p.m.
The Hill Country is a very beautiful and popular place for visitors. If you have not made your reservations we recommend you do so.
Listed in order of preference:
Hill Country Inn -
http://www.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.
Bed & Breakfast-Wallace Guest House
830-798-9808
For more information check the listing in The Trails or call Doc at 830-613-8666/ drk@tstar.net , Carrie at 281-615-2408/ cak@erfw.net , for BBQ information call Johnny Campbell at 830-613-9471/ 5-cbbq@nctv.com
SEE YOU THERE!
CORRECTION:
The showmanship for the Kerrville Easterfest CCO will be from 11:30 to 1:30.
Reminders:
GOT ENTERTAINMENT?
If you have a band or know someone who does and are interested in performing at TICC, please email rhuston1452@xanadoo.com.
CDs and press kits may be sent to:
Roy Huston
2208 Piedmont Pl., Rear Apt.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Roy will review all submissions and recommend several bands to the Board for final selection at the summer Board Meeting.
POSTER CONTEST
We are looking for the art work for the 45 TICC. Here are the guidelines for this contest.
Poster Contest Guidelines
Ø 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.
Ø 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.
Ø Artwork must incorporate the following elements:
* Name of Event: Terlingua International Chili Championship
* Annual Designation: 45th Annual
* Date of Event: November 5, 2011
Ø Artist should keep in mind that the finished poster must also include the Sponsor Logos and pictures of the previous year’s winners.
Ø Artist should design artwork with the use of bold colors.
Ø Actual size of the finished poster must be 18" X 24" and artwork must be camera ready.
Ø If selected, artist agrees to relinquish ownership of artwork.
Ø If selected, artwork becomes the sole property of the Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc.
Ø 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 contact information is: Janice Miller, 3014 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904. The email is garjans@suddenlink.net.
TABLE AND CHAIRS FOR KRAZY FLATS
At the Winter Board of Director's Meeting, it was decided to purchase 20 tables and 100 chairs for Krazy Flats to be used for the BBQ Contest and other activities. At the present time, if we need table and chairs at Krazy Flats, they must be carried to Krazy Flats from the Judging Pavilion and then returned for any activity requiring their use. This is causing extra wear and tear on them as well as the people who must get them from one place to the other. We do have the facility to store these at Krazy Flats.
If you or your pod would like to sponsor the purchase of either the tables or the chairs, we would welcome this. To purchase a table the price is $100.00. To purchase a set of 4 chairs, the price is $50.00. If you or your group would like to sponsor one or more of these items, please contact either David Sexton or myself. The checks should be made out to CASI and sent to either myself or David. David's address is
David Sexton
Treasurer
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
PO Box 720387
Dallas TX 75206
Cell: (817)-793-0656
E-mail: sextond@tx.rr.com
My address is
Janice Miller
Executive Director
Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
3014 Oak Mountain Trial
San Angelo, TX 76904
325 947 8753 Home
325 650 1854 Cell
garjans@suddenlink.net
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
From Norma Homesley:
First, Congratulations to our new Texas Ladies State Champion and all the other ladies that were on stage.
Second, thank you to the TLS committee and their helpers for a great cook off.
I appreciate all your hard work.
From Tricia Byrom:
HERE’S TO THE HEROES – Easter Festival and Cook-Off
Kerrville, TX CASI Chili, LSBS BBQ, Beans and Salsa
This Saturday, April 23 at Flat Lake Park Set up can begin Friday at Noon. Live music all day Saturday, Easter Egg Hunt and Washer Pitching Tourney **Please note, there will NOT be a cook’s party on Friday night. But we could certainly do a potluck if anyone is interested.**
Please come join us at our beautiful park on the Guadalupe River. The weather will be awesome!!
From Lee Kroencke:
Results from Prairie Village, Kansas, April 16
1. Julie Wiedner, Windsor, Missouri
2. Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa, Kansas
3. Colleen Lintner, Shawnee, Kansas
4. Larry Velasquez, Mission, Kansas
5. Peg Kirk-Velasquez, Kansas City, Kansas
6. Kevin Stovall, Lee''s Summit, Missouri
7. Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City, Kansas
8. Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, Kansas
9. Fred Wiedner, Windsor, Missouri
10. John Mitchell, Mission, Kansas
SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS
1. G-Mamas - Peg Kirk-Velasquez
2. Monkeys Playing with Peppers - Ryan Reynolds
3. Toad Chokin - Colleen Lintner
Congratulations to everyone who came out in support of another new Kansas Chili Cook-Off. Mark your calendar for May 14 and May 15, Kansas State and Gladiator Pod Cook-Offs in Overland Park, Kansas. Win a Wendell Rankin stove both days!
From Jennifer Monoson:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 25. We are very excited about our (first annual) Alumni Weekend Chilli Cook-off, which will benefit St. Ann School in Hornell, New York. The Entry fee will be $15.00 with a 2:00 turn-in. Visit our web site (www.stannhornell.org/chili.htm.) for more details or contact me at AlumniWkndChili@gmail.com 607 324 0733
From Terry Jones:
On April 30th, the FAME Festival returns to Broadway…bigger and better than last year’s smash success. Two blocks directly behind the Myrtle Beach Post Office at 5th and Broadway will be the central stage filled with music from 10AM to 10PM. FAME is an acronym for Food, Art, Music and Entertainment.
NEWS FLASH: New chili pepper crowned worlds hottest http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110412/od_yblog_upshot/new-chili-pepper-crowned-worlds-hottest
Apr 23, 2011-002 - Marshall, TX CASI. Marshall Elks Lodge Annual CCO. Held at 411 E Austin St. Benefits the Marshall Elks Charities. Turn in 1 PM. Entry fee $20, CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 Bean Cookoff as well. Contact John Oswalt 903- 407-2586. Make checks payable to Marshall BPOE.
Apr 23, 2011-003 - The Colony, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Cookoff. Held at Lions Club Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Sons of the American Legion. Contact Ray Reynolds 972-849-3126. Email duct3828@aol.com.
First, Congratulations to our new Texas Ladies State Champion and all the other ladies that were on stage.
Second, thank you to the TLS committee and their helpers for a great cook off.
I appreciate all your hard work.
From Tricia Byrom:
HERE’S TO THE HEROES – Easter Festival and Cook-Off
Kerrville, TX CASI Chili, LSBS BBQ, Beans and Salsa
This Saturday, April 23 at Flat Lake Park Set up can begin Friday at Noon. Live music all day Saturday, Easter Egg Hunt and Washer Pitching Tourney **Please note, there will NOT be a cook’s party on Friday night. But we could certainly do a potluck if anyone is interested.**
Please come join us at our beautiful park on the Guadalupe River. The weather will be awesome!!
1. Julie Wiedner, Windsor, Missouri
2. Shelley Kroencke, Lenexa, Kansas
3. Colleen Lintner, Shawnee, Kansas
4. Larry Velasquez, Mission, Kansas
5. Peg Kirk-Velasquez, Kansas City, Kansas
6. Kevin Stovall, Lee''s Summit, Missouri
7. Ryan Reynolds, Kansas City, Kansas
8. Lee Kroencke, Lenexa, Kansas
9. Fred Wiedner, Windsor, Missouri
10. John Mitchell, Mission, Kansas
SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS
1. G-Mamas - Peg Kirk-Velasquez
2. Monkeys Playing with Peppers - Ryan Reynolds
3. Toad Chokin - Colleen Lintner
Congratulations to everyone who came out in support of another new Kansas Chili Cook-Off. Mark your calendar for May 14 and May 15, Kansas State and Gladiator Pod Cook-Offs in Overland Park, Kansas. Win a Wendell Rankin stove both days!
From Jennifer Monoson:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 25. We are very excited about our (first annual) Alumni Weekend Chilli Cook-off, which will benefit St. Ann School in Hornell, New York. The Entry fee will be $15.00 with a 2:00 turn-in. Visit our web site (www.stannhornell.org/chili.htm.) for more details or contact me at AlumniWkndChili@gmail.com 607 324 0733
From Terry Jones:
On April 30th, the FAME Festival returns to Broadway…bigger and better than last year’s smash success. Two blocks directly behind the Myrtle Beach Post Office at 5th and Broadway will be the central stage filled with music from 10AM to 10PM. FAME is an acronym for Food, Art, Music and Entertainment.
This year the organizers have added another city block to the free all day outdoor street festival and it will be filled with chili cooks from all over the country. The reigning world champion chili cook from the 2010 Terlingua, Texas International Chili Cook Off, Tom Dozier of Irving, Texas, will be competing for the crown against champions from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Texas and other states. This will be a sanctioned event by CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International).
NEWS FLASH: New chili pepper crowned worlds hottest http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110412/od_yblog_upshot/new-chili-pepper-crowned-worlds-hottest
It is Wednesday and time to look at this weekend's CCOs.
Apr 23, 2011-001 - Kerrville, TX CASI. Heres to the Heroes Easter Festival and Chili Cookoff, 3840 Rock Lake Park, 3840 Riverside Drive. For the American Legion Post 208 family of charities. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. BBQ $25 each category. Chicken 11 AM, Salsa Noon, Beans Noon, Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV parking, no hookups. Vendors, games and rides. Local music artists live. Washer pitching tourney. Easter Egg hunt for the kids 1 PM. Peoples choice tasting 2-4 PM. Cooks may begin set up Friday at noon. No Cooks party Friday night. Contact Tricia Byrom 830-267-1668 tlbyrom@live.com.
Apr 23, 2011-002 - Marshall, TX CASI. Marshall Elks Lodge Annual CCO. Held at 411 E Austin St. Benefits the Marshall Elks Charities. Turn in 1 PM. Entry fee $20, CHILI GRIND ONLY. 50/50 Bean Cookoff as well. Contact John Oswalt 903- 407-2586. Make checks payable to Marshall BPOE.
Apr 23, 2011-003 - The Colony, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Cookoff. Held at Lions Club Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Sons of the American Legion. Contact Ray Reynolds 972-849-3126. Email duct3828@aol.com.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
From Carolyn Seelig:
“My congratulations to each and every one of you ladies so fortunate to have your number called and walk onto that stage at Ladies State in Seguin on Saturday. What a rush! Am I right? Please accept my sincere thank you for all of the congrats via Facebook, email and telephone. A very special thank you to my coach, Bucky, is in order. I would like to add another thank you to all of the ladies that made a contribution to the CASI National Scholarship Program this year in lieu of good luck give-away tokens. I feel really good and I am proud to partner with each of you in our effort to help another high school graduate further his/her education in 2012. Connie and I will send out reminders again next year in January and February. My wish is that we will do still better. Love to each and all.”
From Wappo:
Here are winners for the Ladies State Cookoff
1. Carolyn Seelig
2. Sandy Watson
3. C.J. Neuffer
4. Lesley Pate
5. Lisa Stone
6. Jessie Waguespack
7. Vickie Sanders
8. Elaine Lopez
9. Susie Morgenroth
10. Janie Burruss
11. Diane McMillan
12. Tricia Byron
13. Doris Coats
14. Brandy Pitts
15. Barbara Taylor
16. CeCe Matthews
17. Carolann Gibson
18. Glenda Vrba
19. Diane Klade
Show Winners:
1. Cajuns
2. Whiskey River
3. Sweet and Spice
Congratulations to all the ladies and we hope you all had a great time.
I would like to thank our Head Judge, Larry Burrussm for a great job and to everyone else who jumped in and made this cookoff a great success. The TLS board is already working hard on the plans for the 2012 TLS.
I also want to say a big thanks to Janie Burruss. She and her crew did a great job dressing up the final table. It looked GREAT!
From Terry Tenery:
Thanks to all of you who sent cards and get well wishes. I really appreciate it. Yes I’m at home, but not very mobile yet. It is good to be home.
Good luck on the chili trail!
From Terry Jones:
Here's hoping that you have made plans to attend the CASI CCO in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 30. There will be lots of events. This includes Little Richard. We also have the support of Legends Theater. We may be able to get an appearance by Dolly Parton as well (Look a likes of course). We're just looking for a whole lot of fun.
From Paul Vercontaire:
Your invited to the 3th Annual Chili Cook-Off in the Pines. It will include an Arts & Crafts Show. All this will be happening on July 16th, 2011! Mark this on your calendar.
The Orchard at Charlie Clark's
The Orchard is located on 2 ½ acres of one of the most captivating properties in Pinetop, Arizona. The Orchard is part of an historic original homestead. We have reopened the old barns and converted one of them into a rustic outdoor bar and patio with private sitting areas. Where the old home used to reside is now the location of a large outdoor dance floor and horseshoe pits, all surrounded by large heavy shade trees and a quaint apple orchard.
Take a tour of The Orchard, click below.
http://charlieclarks.com//visit-the-orchard/tourWeaver_the_orchard,html
You can also visit our websites: http://www.chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com/
http://www.charlieclarks.com/
The CCO proceeds benefit "The Love Kitchen of Pinetop."
The Love Kitchen has been serving the hungry since 1986.
Our Love Kitchen brings people together with every meal. Our Love Kitchen serves 24,000 meals and 2500 food boxes per year. The volunteers and staff work hard to reach out to those in need.
Hunger knows no boundaries and the people that come to the Love Kitchen are a diverse group, from every culture and background - from the youngest children to those who have seen many years.
The Love Kitchen also distributes food boxes on Wednesdays.
You can be a part of this exciting ministry of reaching out to those in need by volunteering your time, making a tax deductible donation or donating food.
Contact: Paul Vercontaire
Tel: (480-585-6269)
website: http://www.chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com/
Email: pvercont@cox.net
“My congratulations to each and every one of you ladies so fortunate to have your number called and walk onto that stage at Ladies State in Seguin on Saturday. What a rush! Am I right? Please accept my sincere thank you for all of the congrats via Facebook, email and telephone. A very special thank you to my coach, Bucky, is in order. I would like to add another thank you to all of the ladies that made a contribution to the CASI National Scholarship Program this year in lieu of good luck give-away tokens. I feel really good and I am proud to partner with each of you in our effort to help another high school graduate further his/her education in 2012. Connie and I will send out reminders again next year in January and February. My wish is that we will do still better. Love to each and all.”
From Wappo:
Here are winners for the Ladies State Cookoff
1. Carolyn Seelig
2. Sandy Watson
3. C.J. Neuffer
4. Lesley Pate
5. Lisa Stone
6. Jessie Waguespack
7. Vickie Sanders
8. Elaine Lopez
9. Susie Morgenroth
10. Janie Burruss
11. Diane McMillan
12. Tricia Byron
13. Doris Coats
14. Brandy Pitts
15. Barbara Taylor
16. CeCe Matthews
17. Carolann Gibson
18. Glenda Vrba
19. Diane Klade
Show Winners:
1. Cajuns
2. Whiskey River
3. Sweet and Spice
Congratulations to all the ladies and we hope you all had a great time.
I would like to thank our Head Judge, Larry Burrussm for a great job and to everyone else who jumped in and made this cookoff a great success. The TLS board is already working hard on the plans for the 2012 TLS.
I also want to say a big thanks to Janie Burruss. She and her crew did a great job dressing up the final table. It looked GREAT!
From Terry Tenery:
Thanks to all of you who sent cards and get well wishes. I really appreciate it. Yes I’m at home, but not very mobile yet. It is good to be home.
Good luck on the chili trail!
From Terry Jones:
Here's hoping that you have made plans to attend the CASI CCO in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 30. There will be lots of events. This includes Little Richard. We also have the support of Legends Theater. We may be able to get an appearance by Dolly Parton as well (Look a likes of course). We're just looking for a whole lot of fun.
From Paul Vercontaire:
Your invited to the 3th Annual Chili Cook-Off in the Pines. It will include an Arts & Crafts Show. All this will be happening on July 16th, 2011! Mark this on your calendar.
The Orchard at Charlie Clark's
The Orchard is located on 2 ½ acres of one of the most captivating properties in Pinetop, Arizona. The Orchard is part of an historic original homestead. We have reopened the old barns and converted one of them into a rustic outdoor bar and patio with private sitting areas. Where the old home used to reside is now the location of a large outdoor dance floor and horseshoe pits, all surrounded by large heavy shade trees and a quaint apple orchard.
Take a tour of The Orchard, click below.
http://charlieclarks.com//visit-the-orchard/tourWeaver_the_orchard,html
You can also visit our websites: http://www.chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com/
http://www.charlieclarks.com/
The CCO proceeds benefit "The Love Kitchen of Pinetop."
The Love Kitchen has been serving the hungry since 1986.
Our Love Kitchen brings people together with every meal. Our Love Kitchen serves 24,000 meals and 2500 food boxes per year. The volunteers and staff work hard to reach out to those in need.
Hunger knows no boundaries and the people that come to the Love Kitchen are a diverse group, from every culture and background - from the youngest children to those who have seen many years.
The Love Kitchen also distributes food boxes on Wednesdays.
You can be a part of this exciting ministry of reaching out to those in need by volunteering your time, making a tax deductible donation or donating food.
Contact: Paul Vercontaire
Tel: (480-585-6269)
website: http://www.chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com/
Email: pvercont@cox.net
Monday, April 18, 2011
Carolyn Seelig - Texas Ladies State Winner
From Donna Conrad:
I would like to take a few minuets to Thank those that helped me this past week end at Texas Ladies State on the Friday Night Meal.
I have been doing this meal for about 6 years and I have always had a great crew to volunteer to help. And lot keep coming back each year ready to do it again.
I want to Thank, Clyde Rogers, Doyle Smith, Jimmy Moon, Ken Morgenroth,Brent Allen,Mike Klade,Kevin Cyrus,Ronnie Yates, Sharon Pinnell, Connie Collier, Carrie Kinnison, & Dianne Stimson. I can't do this with out your help.
For those of you that has helped me in the past Thank you, and if I have left anyone out you know who you are Thank You.
Congratulations to Carolyn Seelig, and to all this years Winners. To all the Ladies, Thank you.
To all the Texas Ladies State Board Members, Thank You.
It was another GREAT YEAR and we are already working on next years event.
Hope Everyone has a Happy Easter. God Bless You All
From Terry Jones:
April 30th, Myrtle Beach Inaugural CASI Chili Cook-Off
We’re just ome weekend away from our event on April 30th. For those that will be arriving in RV’s, I have made arrangements with Myrtle Beach KOA at $49.50 per night. KOA is only eight blocks from the festival.
CASI Turn in time has been moved to 12:00 Noon and public chili tasting will not begin until after that time. Cooks can set up as early as 8 AM.
The cooks will be able to drive right to the cook site for loading and unloading and will be able to park nearby. All efforts will be made to make it easy for you.
We expect to have at least 4,000 in attendance so please bring extra chili. We will sell wrist bands to taste the chili in 2 oz. cups. Depending on the number of chili cooks we have, I don’t think 5 gallons per cook would be unreasonable for the first event. Anything ya’ll can do will be appreciated.
I am hopeful that the word will be circulated and we will have a successful first CASI Chili Cookoff in Myrtle Beach.
Results Seguin Chili Cookoff Sunday 4/17/11 (73 Cooks)
1. James Bauer
2. Molly Truitt
3. Kay Sandlin
4. Paul Mulkey
5. Barbara Herrin
6. Barbara Taylor
7. Lisa Zaccarro
8. Karen Sadlack
9. Melissa Pate
10. Barbara Schueler
SHOW:
1. Jennifer Schoppe
2. Joey Rincus
3. Doc Kinnison
Hope to have pictures and winner's for Texas Ladies State on tomorrow's blog.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Special Post for 13 April
SECOND POST FOR APRIL 13
From Ken Rodd:
Services for Lupe Aragon, mother of Yolie Rodd
Viewing Sunday April 17th 2:00 PM Hillcrest Funeral Home, Carolina Ave, El Paso
Rosary Sunday April 17th 7:00 PM Hillcrest Funeral Home, Carolina Ave, El Paso
Mass at St Pius Catholic Church 12:30 PM with burial at Ft Bliss National Cemetery.
Lupe was very strong in her beliefs. She worked hard for a higher education for all children as is evidenced by her own 5 children. Donations to the Chili Appreciation Society International National Scholarship Fund in lieu of Flowers to Barbara Herrin, 7291 FM 380, Paint Rock, TX 76866-3605
From Ken Rodd:
Services for Lupe Aragon, mother of Yolie Rodd
Viewing Sunday April 17th 2:00 PM Hillcrest Funeral Home, Carolina Ave, El Paso
Rosary Sunday April 17th 7:00 PM Hillcrest Funeral Home, Carolina Ave, El Paso
Mass at St Pius Catholic Church 12:30 PM with burial at Ft Bliss National Cemetery.
Lupe was very strong in her beliefs. She worked hard for a higher education for all children as is evidenced by her own 5 children. Donations to the Chili Appreciation Society International National Scholarship Fund in lieu of Flowers to Barbara Herrin, 7291 FM 380, Paint Rock, TX 76866-3605
From Lee Kroencke:
Hope to see you at the Old Mason Spring Fling Chili Cook-off, this Saturday, April 16th!
Prairie Village KS CASI. Old Mission Spring Fling CCO Located at 5201 W. 75th Street (South side of 75th between Nall & Roe Blvd). CASI fee $20.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Salsa $5.00, turn in at 1:30 and home style chili $10.00, turn in at 2 pm. Benefits the Old Mission Masonic Lodge #153 charities. Make checks payable to Masonic Lodge #153. CASI rules apply. Contact: Larry Velasquez email larry.velasquez@forbo.com phone 913-708-2118
From Sherry Boswell-Mulhburger:
Winners from the Relay For Life CCO sponsored by Gregs Plumbing and Greg Muhlbauer
Saturday Winners
1st..... Renee Jackson.....Henrietta, TX.
2nd .....David Manske......Arlington, TX.
3rd ......Delores Sanders.....Arlington, TX.
4th.......Judy Walker.....Burkburnett, TX.
5th......Harvey West......telephone, TX.
6th.......Jon Reese......WFalls, TX.
7th.....Pam Reeses.....WFalls, TX.
8th......Frances Sullivan...Waxahachie, TX.
9th.....Chuck Hawthorne....WFalls, TX.
10th....Barry Thompson......WFalls, TX.
From Carrie Kinnison:
YEEEEEE........HAW..........................Life is Good! The "HOWDY" shirts are here. I will have them this weekend at Lady's State. If you ordered a "HOWDY" shirt ....find me or I will find you.
S-M-L are $7 each XL and up are $10
Things are coming together for "HOWDY-ROO." The goody bags are here, our sponsors are coming through, local Pod members been running around getting sponsors busy doing stuff and Ruby is busy making deposits. She called last night and said she may have to order more raffle tickets, the charities are selling them as fast as she hands them out. That is A GOOD THING!
Received word this morning of the passing of Roger Stout. Please keep Bernie Stout and the Stout family in your thoughts and prayers as this most difficult time as well as Ken and Yollie Rodd for the passing of Yollie's mom. Also...please remember Terry Tenery in your thoughts and prayers. Understand she is at home now...give her a call or send her a word of CHEER!
Good Luck to all The Ladies this weekend at Texas Ladies State!
SEE YOU IN SEGUINE!
From Arizona:
It looked like a total wash-out with the rain all around, but the chili god's said -go ahead on!! So we did with 15 seasoned cook's with spoon's in hand --served up $800.00 worth chili for the Boy Scout's of America.. Great Job to all the cook's and as always' hat's off to June , Lori and Sharren for taking care of the judging and ME. I don't know what I would do with out them--Thank's Ladies..
Many thank's to Mark, Kyle and sweet Suzanne for all their support for another successful event.
6TH FRONTIER TOWN CHILI COOK-OFF RESULTS: RED CHILI
1ST Sandi Garner
2nd Ken Brown
3rd Ken Holmes
4th Val Velitschkowski
5th Larry Eastep New Member
6th Travis Williams new cook
7th Tom Melton
8th Jay McCleery
9th Steve Sigler
10th Alan Wiess New Member
Green Chili State Champion: Grandpa Horney Fart Blossum
Travel'in Trophy Winner is MAD JACK (Dave Garner) TWO TIME WINNER
Limping at Second place-butt hurt Jay McCleery
Tom Melton Sopped-up 3rd place
NOTE: At the Board of Director's Winter Meeting, we voted to procure 20 table and 100 chairs to be placed at Krazy Flats for the BBQ judging and other events, if needed. We have been moving tables from the Judging Area to Krazy Flats and back. This is not only a hard job, but is putting extra wear and tear on our tables that we currently store and use in the Main Area of the Ranch. We have received our quotes and so now we are inviting any pod, group of people, or individual donation toward this purchase. If you are interested in this donation, tables will be $100.00 and a set of 4 chairs will be $50.00. Please send these donations to David Sexton, Treasurer. His address is PO Box 720387, Dallas TX 75206
From Connie Collier and Karen Bains:
Do not forget the Tequila Rose "GOOD LUCK" Toast at TEXAS LADIES STATE held in the Bains/Collier camp at 12 noon Saturday. Please come share a toast to celebrate friendship and wish everyone good luck.
From Clyde Rogers:
Hope that you have your Silent Auction item already packed with your Ladies State items! The Silent Auction team will be out Saturday morning at 9:00 am to start excepting items. We need all the items that we can get so that we can make this the biggest year for the amount raised!
From Wappo:
Remember that if you are coming to The Texas Ladies State Championship April 16th, the park officials have informed us that you may start arriving as soon as 8 am Thursday morning April 14th. Hope you all have a safe trip and we look forward in seeing you all there.
From Becky Allen:
One last reminder that the Buzzard Bar Cooking Team will be providing Bloody Mary's at registration at Texas Ladies State this weekend, courtesy of Demitri's Bloody Mary Seasoning and McCormick Distilling. They were such a hit at Texas Men's State, we certainly couldn't let the ladies be left out! Be sure and come by and enjoy a drink and toast to the ladies good luck!
From Boomer Kingston:
Schedule of Events
April 16, 2011
Thursday, April 14th
8 AM - Starcke Park East will be open for campers arrival.
Friday, April 15th
10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Vendors set up (See Floozie upon arrival)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - At the Pavilion
Cook's registration open;
Showmanship registration open;
Hat contest registration open
6:30 pm - Cook's Party at the Pavilion! This year's meal will be Pork Loin, new potatoes, baked beans and desserts.
Music by Nigel
Saturday, April 16th
7:00 am to 9:00 am - Vendor Set up (See Floozie upon arrival)
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Vendors Open - Around Pavilion
9:00 am to 11:am - At the Pavilion
Cook's registration open;
Showmanship registration open;
Hat contest registration open
10:00 AM - Silent Auction Opens - At the Pavilion (closes 15 minutes after judging is complete)
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Hat contest registration at Kay & Carolann's camp
Noon - Judges report to judging area at Pavilion
1:00 pm - Chili Turn In - At the Pavilion
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Showmanship competitions (various locations, some traveling throughout the camp)
3:45 pm - Hat Parade contestants meet at pavilion (See Kay/Carolann)
4:00 pm - Hat Parade & Contest on the pavilion. Come vote for your favorite!
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (approximate) - Announcements - At the Pavilion
Hat Contest Winners Announced
Raffle Drawing
Recognition of TLS Board Members
Special Presentations
Previous Winners Acknowledgements
Recognition of Sponsors
Announcement of top 10 Chili Winners & top 3 Showmanship
Final Table Winners
Winners Pictures Taken
7:00 PM - Classic CASI Pod Cook's Pot Luck Meal - At the Pavilion
Music by Nigel
Sunday, April 17th
9:00 AM - Classic CASI Memorial CCO Registration - At the Pavilion
12:30 PM - Judges report to Pavilion
1:00 PM - Chili Turn In - At the Pavilion
It is Wednesday and here is the list of CCOs for this weekend.
Apr 16, 2011-001 - Mountainburg, AR CASI. Miss Piggy 2nd Annual Mountain Top Chili Cook Off. Held North of Mt. Burg, located off Highway 71. Benefitting Elks Piggy Bank Fund. Ground Meat Only, Fee $20, Turn- in 1 pm. Dry Camping. Party after cookoff. More info to follow. Contact Guy Smith 479-646-9444 or 479-650-9444, argsmith@prodigy.net.
Apr 16, 2011-002 - Venice, FL CASI. Suncoast BBQ Bash & Chili CCO. Held at Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Visit http://www.suncoastbbqbash.com/ for directions and additional information. Entry fee $25 turn- in 2 PM. Benefits Suncoast Founda tion for handicapped children. Open and showmanship categories. Contact Kelly Olliver 941-232-1905 kellyolliver@verizon.net
Apr 16, 2011-003 - Hamilton, TX CASI. The Fly in Chili cookoff will be hosting its second annual CCO with a Friday night famous chicken barbq for the cooks and welcome for all. This year we will have the same great hospitality and fun of the first year, plus great prizes, and welcome packs for all early entries with two days of cooking. Emily Bess foundation is a local aid support group for low income families. Hamilton fair park is a beautiful site with RV hookups and an all weather Pavilion for cooking rain or shine. Lots of Oaks for shade and camping sites. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Ted Cathey tedcathey@hotmail.com.
Apr 16, 2011-004 - Stokesdale, NC CASI. 7th Annual Camp Carefree CCO. Held at 275 Carefree Lane, Hwy 220 North of Greensboro NC. Entry fee $20 CASI, $30 for both freestyle & Juniors. Turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable Piedmont Pepper Pod. Out of town cooks may reserve cabins free of charge. Contact Kenny Jones 336-951-2705, 336-932-9569, Steve Dixon 336-342- 0563, 336-932-2197. Meat is cooks choice. Benefits Camp Carefree for ill and disabled kids.
Apr 16, 2011-005 - Seguin, TX CASI. Texas Ladies State Championship. The 41st Texas Ladies State Championship will be held at Max Starke Park East. Entry fee is $30.00, payable to Texas Ladies State, c/o Steve Ashman, P.O. Box 1632, Bastrop,Texas 78602. Proceeds benefit local charities. Turn in at 1pm. Entry deadline for goodie bag gift is April 1, 2011. For more details see http://www.texasladiesstate.com/. Contact Steve Ashman spashman@hotmail.com
Apr 16, 2011-006 - Gladewater, TX CASI. East Texas Gusher Days East Texas Gusher Days Budweiser Chili Cook Off located at 100 block of E Commerce Ave under the big oak tree. Chili Grind only Entry fee $20.00, Chili turn in 2:00 PM, Benefits Scholarships for Local High School Seniors and other local charities. People's Choice Chili Tasting starts at noon. Side pot for Beans, entry fee $5.00 turn in time is Noon. Chili Cooks Hospitality Dinner Friday Night 6:30 PM April 15th. Prizes for Chili and Showmanship Chili cook off is one of the main events of the 26th Annual East Texas Heritage Festival that runs from Friday Evening April 15, 2011 through Sunday, April 17th, 2011. Chili Cook Off information call 800-627-0315 or call Linda at 903-845-5872. Email is linda@gusherdays.com See http://www.gusherdays.com/ for more information on the entire festival. Entertainment Friday and Saturday night with Dirty Neck Jessie's Beer & Wine Saloon open Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM and all day on Saturday, Arts & Crafts, Health Fair, Commercial Vendors and much more.
Apr 16, 2011-007 - Fabens, TX CASI. Annual Fabens Food Bank Cookoff. Cancelled date changed to May 14th
Apr 16, 2011-008 - Memphis, TN CASI. POR Pod Cookoff at Steamtic-3684 Cherry Road. Turn in 2 PM. $20.00 entry fee. Bring something for raffle, because this is the Cookoff that is going to send our Great Pepper to the Great Peppers' Meeting. Bring a friend to judge. If need more information contact Lynne Murry lynne_murry@yhoo.com or phone 662-526-5722.
Apr 16, 2011-009 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Annual Cookoff. Cancelled. Date changed to April 30th.
Apr 16, 2011-010 - Prairie Village, KS CASI. Old Mission Spring Fling CCO Located at 5201 W. 75th Street (South side of 75th between Nall and Roe Blvd). CASI fee $20.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Salsa $5.00, turn in at 1:30 and home style chili $10.00, turn in at 2 pm. Benefits the Old Mission Masonic Lodge #153 charities. Make checks payable to Masonic Lodge #153. CASI rules apply. Contact: Larry Velasquez email larry.velasquez@forbo.com phone 913-708-2118
Apr 16, 2011-011 - Henrietta, TX CASI. Turkey Fest-Turkey Tailgate Cookoff Held at Clay County Rodeo Grounds. From 82 turn North on Bridge St, go 3/4 miles to Rodeo Grounds. Entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI and Turkey Chili, TURKEY GRIND ONLY, divisions. Indoor Cooking is available. Live music throughout day. Bring throw down chili for the public. RV parking, no hookups. Contact Byron Baber 940- 538-6262, Kevin Wooster 940-733- 9221, bbaber@wf.net. Benefits Clay County Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 16, 2011-012 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Back to Back Spring Chili Cook-Off #1. 932 Clyde St. Benefits Elks Charities. Turn In & Entry Fee Info to Follow.
Apr 16, 2011-013 - El Paso, TX CASI. Transmountain Optimist CCO The cookoff will be held in the Optimist Club parking lot, 5500 T.M. Optimist Road, just off Railroad Dive at the South end of Nations Park. The Club House can be difficult to see, but it is located just south of the Nations Park adjacent to the BMX Bike track. Entry fee $20.00. Turn- in 2:00 pm. Benefits the Optimist Club charities. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Contact Carol Straughan email caroleptx@aol.com 915-852-3599.
Apr 17, 2011-001 - Hamilton, TX CASI. Round Two of the Fly in Chili CCO. Round two of the Fly in Chili Cookoff will be a short and sweet event for all cooks wanting to stay and get more points before heading home. Breakfast will be served to all cooks entered for the day withthe same great hospitality as ever. Hamilton Fair Park is a wonderful site with an enclosed pavilion and lots of shade and camping sites. An all-weather facility. Entry fee $25 turn in 2 PM. Contact Ted Cathey email ted_cathey@yahoo.com. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Apr 17, 2011-002 - Seguin, TX CASI. Classic CASI Memorial Pod Cook Off Starcke Park East-Seguin. Chili Grind Only Entry fee $20, Turn in 1:00 PM. Charity, Christian Free Clinic. Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod P O Box 351 Seguin, TX 78156-0351. Contacts for information Annell Causey 830 379-6565 or Sabrina Klietz 830- 379-6918.
Apr 17, 2011-003 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T's Day After Annual Cookoff. Cancelled, date changed to May 1st
Apr 17, 2011-004 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Back to Back Spring Chili Cook-Off #2, 932 Clyde St. Benefits Elks Charities. Turn In & Entry Fee Info to Follow.
NOTE: Cliff and I will be leaving later today heading toward Seguin and the Ladie's State CCO. If I can find a "Hot Spot" I will blog each day this week. If you are traveling this weekend, have a safe trip. Good luck to everybody cooking this weekend. A special good luck to all those women entering the Texas Ladies State Championship!
Hope to see you at the Old Mason Spring Fling Chili Cook-off, this Saturday, April 16th!
Prairie Village KS CASI. Old Mission Spring Fling CCO Located at 5201 W. 75th Street (South side of 75th between Nall & Roe Blvd). CASI fee $20.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Salsa $5.00, turn in at 1:30 and home style chili $10.00, turn in at 2 pm. Benefits the Old Mission Masonic Lodge #153 charities. Make checks payable to Masonic Lodge #153. CASI rules apply. Contact: Larry Velasquez email larry.velasquez@forbo.com phone 913-708-2118
From Sherry Boswell-Mulhburger:
Winners from the Relay For Life CCO sponsored by Gregs Plumbing and Greg Muhlbauer
Saturday Winners
1st..... Renee Jackson.....Henrietta, TX.
2nd .....David Manske......Arlington, TX.
3rd ......Delores Sanders.....Arlington, TX.
4th.......Judy Walker.....Burkburnett, TX.
5th......Harvey West......telephone, TX.
6th.......Jon Reese......WFalls, TX.
7th.....Pam Reeses.....WFalls, TX.
8th......Frances Sullivan...Waxahachie, TX.
9th.....Chuck Hawthorne....WFalls, TX.
10th....Barry Thompson......WFalls, TX.
From Carrie Kinnison:
YEEEEEE........HAW..........................Life is Good! The "HOWDY" shirts are here. I will have them this weekend at Lady's State. If you ordered a "HOWDY" shirt ....find me or I will find you.
S-M-L are $7 each XL and up are $10
Things are coming together for "HOWDY-ROO." The goody bags are here, our sponsors are coming through, local Pod members been running around getting sponsors busy doing stuff and Ruby is busy making deposits. She called last night and said she may have to order more raffle tickets, the charities are selling them as fast as she hands them out. That is A GOOD THING!
Received word this morning of the passing of Roger Stout. Please keep Bernie Stout and the Stout family in your thoughts and prayers as this most difficult time as well as Ken and Yollie Rodd for the passing of Yollie's mom. Also...please remember Terry Tenery in your thoughts and prayers. Understand she is at home now...give her a call or send her a word of CHEER!
Good Luck to all The Ladies this weekend at Texas Ladies State!
SEE YOU IN SEGUINE!
From Arizona:
It looked like a total wash-out with the rain all around, but the chili god's said -go ahead on!! So we did with 15 seasoned cook's with spoon's in hand --served up $800.00 worth chili for the Boy Scout's of America.. Great Job to all the cook's and as always' hat's off to June , Lori and Sharren for taking care of the judging and ME. I don't know what I would do with out them--Thank's Ladies..
Many thank's to Mark, Kyle and sweet Suzanne for all their support for another successful event.
6TH FRONTIER TOWN CHILI COOK-OFF RESULTS: RED CHILI
1ST Sandi Garner
2nd Ken Brown
3rd Ken Holmes
4th Val Velitschkowski
5th Larry Eastep New Member
6th Travis Williams new cook
7th Tom Melton
8th Jay McCleery
9th Steve Sigler
10th Alan Wiess New Member
Green Chili State Champion: Grandpa Horney Fart Blossum
Travel'in Trophy Winner is MAD JACK (Dave Garner) TWO TIME WINNER
Limping at Second place-butt hurt Jay McCleery
Tom Melton Sopped-up 3rd place
NOTE: At the Board of Director's Winter Meeting, we voted to procure 20 table and 100 chairs to be placed at Krazy Flats for the BBQ judging and other events, if needed. We have been moving tables from the Judging Area to Krazy Flats and back. This is not only a hard job, but is putting extra wear and tear on our tables that we currently store and use in the Main Area of the Ranch. We have received our quotes and so now we are inviting any pod, group of people, or individual donation toward this purchase. If you are interested in this donation, tables will be $100.00 and a set of 4 chairs will be $50.00. Please send these donations to David Sexton, Treasurer. His address is PO Box 720387, Dallas TX 75206
From Connie Collier and Karen Bains:
Do not forget the Tequila Rose "GOOD LUCK" Toast at TEXAS LADIES STATE held in the Bains/Collier camp at 12 noon Saturday. Please come share a toast to celebrate friendship and wish everyone good luck.
From Clyde Rogers:
Hope that you have your Silent Auction item already packed with your Ladies State items! The Silent Auction team will be out Saturday morning at 9:00 am to start excepting items. We need all the items that we can get so that we can make this the biggest year for the amount raised!
From Wappo:
Remember that if you are coming to The Texas Ladies State Championship April 16th, the park officials have informed us that you may start arriving as soon as 8 am Thursday morning April 14th. Hope you all have a safe trip and we look forward in seeing you all there.
From Becky Allen:
One last reminder that the Buzzard Bar Cooking Team will be providing Bloody Mary's at registration at Texas Ladies State this weekend, courtesy of Demitri's Bloody Mary Seasoning and McCormick Distilling. They were such a hit at Texas Men's State, we certainly couldn't let the ladies be left out! Be sure and come by and enjoy a drink and toast to the ladies good luck!
From Boomer Kingston:
ScheduleTexas Ladies State Championship Chili Cookoff
Schedule of Events
April 16, 2011
Thursday, April 14th
8 AM - Starcke Park East will be open for campers arrival.
Friday, April 15th
10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Vendors set up (See Floozie upon arrival)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - At the Pavilion
Cook's registration open;
Showmanship registration open;
Hat contest registration open
6:30 pm - Cook's Party at the Pavilion! This year's meal will be Pork Loin, new potatoes, baked beans and desserts.
Music by Nigel
Saturday, April 16th
7:00 am to 9:00 am - Vendor Set up (See Floozie upon arrival)
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Vendors Open - Around Pavilion
9:00 am to 11:am - At the Pavilion
Cook's registration open;
Showmanship registration open;
Hat contest registration open
10:00 AM - Silent Auction Opens - At the Pavilion (closes 15 minutes after judging is complete)
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Hat contest registration at Kay & Carolann's camp
Noon - Judges report to judging area at Pavilion
1:00 pm - Chili Turn In - At the Pavilion
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Showmanship competitions (various locations, some traveling throughout the camp)
3:45 pm - Hat Parade contestants meet at pavilion (See Kay/Carolann)
4:00 pm - Hat Parade & Contest on the pavilion. Come vote for your favorite!
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (approximate) - Announcements - At the Pavilion
Hat Contest Winners Announced
Raffle Drawing
Recognition of TLS Board Members
Special Presentations
Previous Winners Acknowledgements
Recognition of Sponsors
Announcement of top 10 Chili Winners & top 3 Showmanship
Final Table Winners
Winners Pictures Taken
7:00 PM - Classic CASI Pod Cook's Pot Luck Meal - At the Pavilion
Music by Nigel
Sunday, April 17th
9:00 AM - Classic CASI Memorial CCO Registration - At the Pavilion
12:30 PM - Judges report to Pavilion
1:00 PM - Chili Turn In - At the Pavilion
It is Wednesday and here is the list of CCOs for this weekend.
Apr 16, 2011-001 - Mountainburg, AR CASI. Miss Piggy 2nd Annual Mountain Top Chili Cook Off. Held North of Mt. Burg, located off Highway 71. Benefitting Elks Piggy Bank Fund. Ground Meat Only, Fee $20, Turn- in 1 pm. Dry Camping. Party after cookoff. More info to follow. Contact Guy Smith 479-646-9444 or 479-650-9444, argsmith@prodigy.net.
Apr 16, 2011-002 - Venice, FL CASI. Suncoast BBQ Bash & Chili CCO. Held at Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Visit http://www.suncoastbbqbash.com/ for directions and additional information. Entry fee $25 turn- in 2 PM. Benefits Suncoast Founda tion for handicapped children. Open and showmanship categories. Contact Kelly Olliver 941-232-1905 kellyolliver@verizon.net
Apr 16, 2011-003 - Hamilton, TX CASI. The Fly in Chili cookoff will be hosting its second annual CCO with a Friday night famous chicken barbq for the cooks and welcome for all. This year we will have the same great hospitality and fun of the first year, plus great prizes, and welcome packs for all early entries with two days of cooking. Emily Bess foundation is a local aid support group for low income families. Hamilton fair park is a beautiful site with RV hookups and an all weather Pavilion for cooking rain or shine. Lots of Oaks for shade and camping sites. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Ted Cathey tedcathey@hotmail.com.
Apr 16, 2011-004 - Stokesdale, NC CASI. 7th Annual Camp Carefree CCO. Held at 275 Carefree Lane, Hwy 220 North of Greensboro NC. Entry fee $20 CASI, $30 for both freestyle & Juniors. Turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable Piedmont Pepper Pod. Out of town cooks may reserve cabins free of charge. Contact Kenny Jones 336-951-2705, 336-932-9569, Steve Dixon 336-342- 0563, 336-932-2197. Meat is cooks choice. Benefits Camp Carefree for ill and disabled kids.
Apr 16, 2011-005 - Seguin, TX CASI. Texas Ladies State Championship. The 41st Texas Ladies State Championship will be held at Max Starke Park East. Entry fee is $30.00, payable to Texas Ladies State, c/o Steve Ashman, P.O. Box 1632, Bastrop,Texas 78602. Proceeds benefit local charities. Turn in at 1pm. Entry deadline for goodie bag gift is April 1, 2011. For more details see http://www.texasladiesstate.com/. Contact Steve Ashman spashman@hotmail.com
Apr 16, 2011-006 - Gladewater, TX CASI. East Texas Gusher Days East Texas Gusher Days Budweiser Chili Cook Off located at 100 block of E Commerce Ave under the big oak tree. Chili Grind only Entry fee $20.00, Chili turn in 2:00 PM, Benefits Scholarships for Local High School Seniors and other local charities. People's Choice Chili Tasting starts at noon. Side pot for Beans, entry fee $5.00 turn in time is Noon. Chili Cooks Hospitality Dinner Friday Night 6:30 PM April 15th. Prizes for Chili and Showmanship Chili cook off is one of the main events of the 26th Annual East Texas Heritage Festival that runs from Friday Evening April 15, 2011 through Sunday, April 17th, 2011. Chili Cook Off information call 800-627-0315 or call Linda at 903-845-5872. Email is linda@gusherdays.com See http://www.gusherdays.com/ for more information on the entire festival. Entertainment Friday and Saturday night with Dirty Neck Jessie's Beer & Wine Saloon open Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM and all day on Saturday, Arts & Crafts, Health Fair, Commercial Vendors and much more.
Apr 16, 2011-007 - Fabens, TX CASI. Annual Fabens Food Bank Cookoff. Cancelled date changed to May 14th
Apr 16, 2011-008 - Memphis, TN CASI. POR Pod Cookoff at Steamtic-3684 Cherry Road. Turn in 2 PM. $20.00 entry fee. Bring something for raffle, because this is the Cookoff that is going to send our Great Pepper to the Great Peppers' Meeting. Bring a friend to judge. If need more information contact Lynne Murry lynne_murry@yhoo.com or phone 662-526-5722.
Apr 16, 2011-009 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T.'s Annual Cookoff. Cancelled. Date changed to April 30th.
Apr 16, 2011-010 - Prairie Village, KS CASI. Old Mission Spring Fling CCO Located at 5201 W. 75th Street (South side of 75th between Nall and Roe Blvd). CASI fee $20.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Salsa $5.00, turn in at 1:30 and home style chili $10.00, turn in at 2 pm. Benefits the Old Mission Masonic Lodge #153 charities. Make checks payable to Masonic Lodge #153. CASI rules apply. Contact: Larry Velasquez email larry.velasquez@forbo.com phone 913-708-2118
Apr 16, 2011-011 - Henrietta, TX CASI. Turkey Fest-Turkey Tailgate Cookoff Held at Clay County Rodeo Grounds. From 82 turn North on Bridge St, go 3/4 miles to Rodeo Grounds. Entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI and Turkey Chili, TURKEY GRIND ONLY, divisions. Indoor Cooking is available. Live music throughout day. Bring throw down chili for the public. RV parking, no hookups. Contact Byron Baber 940- 538-6262, Kevin Wooster 940-733- 9221, bbaber@wf.net. Benefits Clay County Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 16, 2011-012 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Back to Back Spring Chili Cook-Off #1. 932 Clyde St. Benefits Elks Charities. Turn In & Entry Fee Info to Follow.
Apr 16, 2011-013 - El Paso, TX CASI. Transmountain Optimist CCO The cookoff will be held in the Optimist Club parking lot, 5500 T.M. Optimist Road, just off Railroad Dive at the South end of Nations Park. The Club House can be difficult to see, but it is located just south of the Nations Park adjacent to the BMX Bike track. Entry fee $20.00. Turn- in 2:00 pm. Benefits the Optimist Club charities. Make checks payable to Pod of the Pass. Contact Carol Straughan email caroleptx@aol.com 915-852-3599.
Apr 17, 2011-001 - Hamilton, TX CASI. Round Two of the Fly in Chili CCO. Round two of the Fly in Chili Cookoff will be a short and sweet event for all cooks wanting to stay and get more points before heading home. Breakfast will be served to all cooks entered for the day withthe same great hospitality as ever. Hamilton Fair Park is a wonderful site with an enclosed pavilion and lots of shade and camping sites. An all-weather facility. Entry fee $25 turn in 2 PM. Contact Ted Cathey email ted_cathey@yahoo.com. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Apr 17, 2011-002 - Seguin, TX CASI. Classic CASI Memorial Pod Cook Off Starcke Park East-Seguin. Chili Grind Only Entry fee $20, Turn in 1:00 PM. Charity, Christian Free Clinic. Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod P O Box 351 Seguin, TX 78156-0351. Contacts for information Annell Causey 830 379-6565 or Sabrina Klietz 830- 379-6918.
Apr 17, 2011-003 - Terrell, TX CASI. E.T's Day After Annual Cookoff. Cancelled, date changed to May 1st
Apr 17, 2011-004 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Back to Back Spring Chili Cook-Off #2, 932 Clyde St. Benefits Elks Charities. Turn In & Entry Fee Info to Follow.
NOTE: Cliff and I will be leaving later today heading toward Seguin and the Ladie's State CCO. If I can find a "Hot Spot" I will blog each day this week. If you are traveling this weekend, have a safe trip. Good luck to everybody cooking this weekend. A special good luck to all those women entering the Texas Ladies State Championship!
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